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The legitimate interests basis is a specific legal justification under data protection law that does not require user consent, meaning Telegram does not need your permission to process data on this ground.
Interpretive note: The excerpt includes additional enumerated legitimate interests beyond the one captured in the canonical claim. Those are noted in omitted_material.
Telegram processes your personal data without requiring your consent, relying instead on a legitimate interests justification.
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We use your personal information to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations and respond to legally valid requests and communications from law enforcement authorities to the extent required by applicable law.
Preventing and prosecuting potentially prohibited or illegal activities; Enforcing our agreements; and Complying with our legal obligations
We use your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to legal process, and/or respond to requests and communications from law enforcement authorities or other government officials.
"We process your personal data on the ground that such processing is necessary to further our legitimate interests (including: (1) providing effective and innovative Services...Excerpt from Telegram's Privacy Policy
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The legitimate interests basis is a specific legal justification under data protection law that does not require user consent, meaning Telegram does not need your permission to process data on this ground.
Telegram processes your personal data without requiring your consent, relying instead on a legitimate interests justification.
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