(Euronews) Messaging app Telegram is being scrutinised by the Belgian telecoms regulator to check whether the platform complies with EU rules combating terrorist content online.
The Belgian Institute of Post and Telecommunications (BIPT) said in its annual report published last week that it received notification of 454 cross-border injunctions, or notifications, last year, all related to content provided through the hosting services of Telegram.
“Given the large number of Telegram users and the number of injunctions issued against Telegram, BIPT conducted an in-depth investigation into Telegram’s compliance with the obligations of the Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Regulation in 2024,” the report said, adding that the regulator will continue this exercise in 2025 and extend its control to the other hosting service providers that fall under its jurisdiction.
