DICT withdraws proposal to ban Telegram

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said banning Telegram in the Philippines is no longer being considered.

The DICT has reached an agreement with Telegram and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).

DICTはFacebookの投稿で、Telegramの代表者であるRonak Singh氏とAbhimanyu Yadav氏との会合の後、合意が成立したと述べました。この合意は、より安全なデジタル空間を創出することを目的としており、Telegramからのいくつかの約束が含まれています。

These commitments include a 24/7 helpdesk response for reported illegal content, monthly reports to the DICT and CICC detailing takedowns and other actions. There is also zero tolerance for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, illegal gambling and other abusive activities.

Earlier this week, the DICT had hinted the possibility of banning Telegram. It is due to alleged violations linked to OSAEC, illegal gambling and financial fraud on the platform.