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Audio Data Sharing with Google for Voice-to-Text

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The provision establishes the operational framework for a third-party transcription service, defining the scope of data transmission and imposing contractual restrictions on Google's use of shared audio data. This arrangement allows Telegram to offer voice-to-text functionality while limiting the categories of information accessible to the third-party processor.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who elect to use voice-to-text conversion must accept that audio data from those messages will be transmitted to Google for transcription. The terms specify that Google will not retain audio data or transcripts, will not use the data for other purposes, and will not log the information, with Telegram bearing the payment obligation for the service.

How other platforms handle this

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We may share your personal information with our affiliates, meaning entities that control, are controlled by, or are under common control with Consensys. We also share information with service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.

Ledger Medium

At Ledger, earning and maintaining our users' trust is a top priority. That's why we are deeply committed not only to protecting your privacy and securing your personal data, but also to being fully transparent about how we handle it.

Target Medium

Loyalty and partner program companies. We share information with our loyalty and partner program companies, like Ulta Beauty and Marriott.

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Since Telegram may rely on a third party, Google LLC, subsidiary of Alphabet Inc, for voice-to-text conversion, the audio data of voice and video messages that users choose to convert to text may be shared with Google in order to obtain their transcribed versions. Only audio data may be shared for this purpose (no other data, such as the user's IP address or any information about their account is shared). According to the agreement between Telegram and Google, Telegram will pay for the transcriptions on behalf of its users and Google will only access the audio data to provide a transcribed version – it will not log audio data or transcripts, and will not use the data for any other Google products, services, or advertising.

— Excerpt from Telegram's Telegram Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Telegram Privacy Policy
Entity
Telegram
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
April 18, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-002912
Document ID
CA-D-00174
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
379a11aff9a58881ad90b36de1e9479fc26a4085619c34a3087b3bd91bfdaaa1
Analysis generated
April 18, 2026 10:46 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Telegram
Document: Telegram Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-002912
Captured: 2026-04-18 10:46:01 UTC
SHA-256: 379a11aff9a58881…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/telegram/telegram-privacy-policy/audio-data-sharing-with-google-for-voice-to-text/
Accessed: June 18, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telegram's Audio Data Sharing with Google for Voice-to-Text clause do?

The provision establishes the operational framework for a third-party transcription service, defining the scope of data transmission and imposing contractual restrictions on Google's use of shared audio data. This arrangement allows Telegram to offer voice-to-text functionality while limiting the categories of information accessible to the third-party processor.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who elect to use voice-to-text conversion must accept that audio data from those messages will be transmitted to Google for transcription. The terms specify that Google will not retain audio data or transcripts, will not use the data for other purposes, and will not log the information, with Telegram bearing the payment obligation for the service.

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