Indian Government Demands Proactive Measures from Telegram Against Piracy

The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Telegram, demanding proactive measures beyond individual channel takedowns to combat the widespread circulation of pirated films and OTT content on its platform within 15 days.

4 Jul, 06:55 — 4 Jul, 22:39

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Piracy on platforms like Telegram poses a significant threat to the intellectual property rights of content creators and the revenue streams of the entertainment industry. This government action underscores a growing global effort to hold digital platforms accountable for content distributed through their services.

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The Indian government has issued a notice to Telegram.
The notice is related to pirated content, specifically movies, on the platform.
Telegram has been given a 15-day deadline to take action.

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The Indian government issued a notice to Telegram over pirated movies.

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The government seeks action within 15 days.

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Telegram was asked to furnish details of its grievance redressal system.

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The government's request for Telegram to furnish details of its grievance redressal system for producers, OTT platforms, and law-enforcement agencies.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual13h ago

Govt sends notice to Telegram over pirated films, shows

Authorities have issued a stern notice to Telegram, demanding proactive measures against the rampant circulation of pirated films and shows. The government insists the messaging app must go beyond individual channel takedowns and implement robust systems to detect and remove infringing content. This move follows previous concerns regarding Telegram's use for illegal activities, including fraud and the distribution of harmful material. An action report is expected within fifteen days.

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