When you use Telegram's translation feature, the text of the message you translate is sent to Google or Microsoft; both companies are contractually limited to using it only for translation.
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Users who translate messages are sharing their message content with major third-party technology companies, even though Telegram states these companies cannot use the data for other purposes.
Interpretive note: The policy uses 'may rely on' language without specifying which provider is used in a given translation instance, and does not describe the legal mechanism for international data transfer to US processors, creating uncertainty about the transfer's lawfulness under GDPR.
Using the translate feature in Telegram sends message text to Google or Microsoft, meaning private message content leaves Telegram's infrastructure and is processed by third parties, albeit under stated usage restrictions.
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"Since Telegram may rely on Google LLC or Microsoft Corporation for automatic translation of messages, the text of any message or set of messages that users choose to translate may be shared with Google or Microsoft in order to obtain their translated versions. These third-party companies will only access the data to provide a translation and will not use it for any other products, services, or advertising.Excerpt from Telegram's Privacy Policy
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Users who translate messages are sharing their message content with major third-party technology companies, even though Telegram states these companies cannot use the data for other purposes.
Using the translate feature in Telegram sends message text to Google or Microsoft, meaning private message content leaves Telegram's infrastructure and is processed by third parties, albeit under stated usage restrictions.
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