Telegram appoints child protection officer and sets up hotline in South Korea amid sex exploitation scrutiny.

In response to criticism over handling sexually exploitative materials, Telegram has appointed a child protection officer and set up an email hotline in South Korea, as requested by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC). This move follows an increase in deepfake sex crime cases and government plans to strengthen regulations on platform operators. Telegram vows to strictly address the distribution of illicit and copyright-infringing content.

November 19, 2024
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