Summary:
- Telegram, the popular messaging app, has announced that it will now provide user IP addresses and phone numbers in response to valid legal requests.
- This marks a significant shift in Telegram's stance on privacy and data protection, as the app was previously known for its strong encryption and refusal to cooperate with authorities.
- The change in policy is likely due to increased pressure from governments and law enforcement agencies, as well as Telegram's desire to avoid being banned in certain countries.