Tech executive Pavel Durov arrested in France due to Telegram's involvement in child sexual abuse.

Tech executives face growing personal liability for content and activities on their platforms, as law enforcement, regulators, and policymakers intensify scrutiny on online platforms. This trend is illustrated by the arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram founder, in France over the platform's involvement in child sexual abuse imagery. While traditionally holding companies accountable rather than individuals, a lower threshold for executive responsibility for content on their sites is emerging, particularly in child safety.

August 28, 2024
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