IndiaThe Indian government has directed the messaging app Telegram to remove pirated films and other copyrighted content from its platform within 15 days, according to reports. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting emphasized that continued non-compliance could lead to legal action under the Information Technology Act and related rules. This follows previous orders in March requiring Telegram to disable over 3,000 piracy-linked channels. The government also requested information from Telegram and Signal regarding their measures to prevent fraud and impersonation via username-based features, while earlier asking WhatsApp to halt a similar feature rollout. Officials stressed the need for Telegram to adopt proactive measures rather than a reactive approach to content removal. Meanwhile, the digital rights group Internet Freedom Foundation criticized the notice, arguing it lacks a clear legal foundation and could infringe on user privacy by forcing Telegram to implement content-filtering systems.
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