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Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user
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Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user

Telegram was temporarily removed from Apple's App Store globally after Apple identified content uploaded by a single user that allegedly violated policies against child sexual abuse material. The app was quickly reinstated after Telegram removed the content and banned the user involved. This marks the second time Telegram has faced such a suspension by Apple, with a similar incident occurring in 2018. Telegram claims it maintains strict policies against such content and has blocked hundreds of thousands of groups and channels related to child sexual abuse this year. The incident has sparked debate, with figures like Epic Games' Tim Sweeney questioning Apple's enforcement standards. Meanwhile, Telegram faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny, including investigations by British and Australian authorities regarding its handling of illegal content.

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Telegram says Apple suspension followed content norms violation by one user

Telegram was temporarily removed from Apple's App Store globally after Apple identified content uploaded by a single user that allegedly violated policies against child sexual abuse material. The app was quickly reinstated after Telegram removed the content and banned the user involved. This marks the second time Telegram has faced such a suspension by Apple, with a similar incident occurring in 2018. Telegram claims it maintains strict policies against such content and has blocked hundreds of thousands of groups and channels related to child sexual abuse this year. The incident has sparked debate, with figures like Epic Games' Tim Sweeney questioning Apple's enforcement standards. Meanwhile, Telegram faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny, including investigations by British and Australian authorities regarding its handling of illegal content.

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