Telegram office to open in Kazakhstan to promptly remove illegal content

Astana. October 14. KazTAG – Telegram office will open in Kazakhstan, it will promptly remove illegal content.
“We are also actively cooperating with Telegram to promptly remove illegal content and block destructive channels. In accordance with our legislation, Internet platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp and TikTok are now required to have a representative in Kazakhstan. An agreement has already been reached with Telegram on the appointment of their representative and the opening of an office – an important step to increase control over content,” said Zhaslan Madiyev , Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry.
The press service of the department reports on meetings with the US Chamber of Commerce and representatives of large American companies such as Meta and Apple. The meetings discussed key issues related to data security, combating fake accounts, and protecting users.
In the last quarter, Meta blocked 1.2 billion fake accounts worldwide using artificial intelligence technologies.

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