Investigation into the provider of Telegram and its compliance with duties to protect users from illegal content under the Online Safety Act 2023

UK — Ofcom · 2026-04-21 · UK · verified record

Themes: Child safety & minors · Hate speech & illegal content

Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act

Open Telegram Messenger Inc. 21 April 2026 We are investigating whether the provider of Telegram, Telegram Messenger Inc. has failed, or is failing to comply with its illegal content safety duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 in respect of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Section 10 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Part 3 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (‘the Act’) imposes illegal content safety duties (‘Illegal Content Duties’) on providers of regulated user‑to‑user (‘U2U’) services. In summary, these duties require providers to operate their services using proportionate systems and processes des

Open Telegram Messenger Inc. 21 April 2026 We are investigating whether the provider of Telegram, Telegram Messenger Inc. has failed, or is failing to comply with its illegal content safety duties under the Online Safety Act 2023 in respect of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Section 10 of the Online Safety Act 2023. Part 3 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (‘the Act’) imposes illegal content safety duties (‘Illegal Content Duties’) on providers of regulated user‑to‑user (‘U2U’) services. In summary, these duties require providers to operate their services using proportionate systems and processes des…

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