Change record
CA-C-002195
Telegram Privacy Policy
Entity
Date detected
May 19, 2026
Effective date
May 19, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Changes
2 sentences modified

Impact Summary

Low Neutral for users
Affected users
All users

Telegram's Privacy Policy was updated on May 19, 2026 with minor navigation changes. The word 'Moderation' was replaced with 'Safety' in the top navigation menu and footer links of the policy document. This appears to be a terminology update in the policy's navigation structure rather than a substantive change to privacy practices or data handling.

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What this means for you

This change updates navigation terminology within Telegram's Privacy Policy document. The word 'Moderation' in the top menu and footer navigation has been replaced with 'Safety' on May 19, 2026. This is a navigational and terminological change that does not alter the substantive content of the privacy policy or the data practices it describes.

This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
429a3ff0788c14acce41f084cd6a1e0ea97a547bb527825ce62e62223a1be82e
April 18, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Current Version
277fe42bdbc1360b40ac7f21efe6c17cf932739fb8403a1521d3eac615aa772b
May 19, 2026 15:31 UTC
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Change Detected
May 19, 2026 15:31 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://telegram.org/privacy
Citation Record
Entity: Telegram
Document: Telegram Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-C-002195
Captured: 2026-05-19 15:31:11 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-05-19-telegram-telegram-privacy-policy-2195/
Accessed: Aug. 18, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

This change is a formatting and navigation update to the Privacy Policy document structure. The terminology shift from 'Moderation' to 'Safety' in navigation elements does not materially alter privacy obligations, data processing disclosures, or compliance …

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Document
Telegram Privacy Policy
Entity
Telegram
Captured
May 19, 2026
Source URL
https://telegram.org/privacy
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