# Telegram Changes Policy on Private Chat Reports Following Founder’s Arrest 🚨

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/telegram-changes-policy-on-private-chat-reports-following-founder-s-arrest/290738>\
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**Created:** [September 6, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/telegram-changes-policy-on-private-chat-reports-following-founder-s-arrest/290738 "2024-09-06T09:59:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 6, 2024, 9:59am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/telegram-changes-policy-on-private-chat-reports-following-founder-s-arrest/290738/1 "2024-09-06T09:59:57Z")

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Summary:

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1. **Policy Change**  
Telegram has updated its policy to allow users to report private chats to moderators. This change comes after the arrest of founder Pavel Durov in France over crimes allegedly committed by third parties on the platform.

2. **FAQ Update**  
The company has revised its FAQ page, removing previous statements that emphasized the privacy of private and group chats. The earlier policy had declared that Telegram did not process requests related to these chats.

3. **Impact of Arrest**  
The arrest and subsequent policy changes reflect a shift in how Telegram handles privacy and legal compliance, potentially affecting user trust and platform transparency.

**Read more at:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com)