Personal information will be provided to the authorities by "valid legal requests," Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said on Sept. 23.

To crack down on criminal activity on Telegram, the messaging provider says it can now disclose the data to law enforcement in response to a legal request.

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov stated that the messaging app will now start handing over the IP addresses and phone numbers of users if prompted by legal requests. Bloomberg, which first reported the policy change,

The Russian messaging app Telegram will provide the IP addresses and phone numbers of those involved in illegal activities to the relevant authorities. Source: Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov Details: Pavel Durov says Telegram's search function is being abused by people selling illegal goods and violating the platform's terms and conditions.

If Telegram receives a valid order from the relevant judicial authorities that confirms you’re a suspect,’ it may now reveal your info.