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Australia Takes Telegram to Court Over Allegedly Failing to Remove Terror Content
Australia has taken legal action against Telegram, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove terrorist content in breach of the country's online safety laws. The Australian government has launched legal proceedings against Telegram, accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove terrorist content from its network. The case, brought by the eSafety Commissioner, marks a significant escalation in the government's efforts to hold tech companies accountable for content on their platforms. "We are taking this action because Telegram has repeatedly failed to comply with Australian law," said eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant. "The removal of terrorist content is not optional; it is a legal obligation." The legal action centres on allegations that Telegram failed to remove videos and other content related to terrorist organisations, including posts promoting violence and extremism. Under Australia's Online Safety Act, platforms are required to take down such content within a reasonable time frame. "This is a test case for Australia's online safety laws," said a legal expert. "It will determine whether the government can effectively enforce its content removal obligat...
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