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Third-Party Voice and Translation Processing Dependency

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What it is

The terms disclose that Telegram's chat translation and voice-to-text transcription Premium features are processed by Google LLC, and Telegram does not guarantee the accuracy or availability of these services.

This analysis describes what Telegram's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision discloses that Premium voice transcription and translation features route data through Google LLC infrastructure, which is a material third-party data processing disclosure relevant to privacy assessments and data protection compliance.

Interpretive note: The document references the Privacy Policy for further detail on this data processing but does not describe the legal basis, transfer mechanisms, or scope of data shared with Google LLC within the Terms of Service itself.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 20, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4430 other provisions on other platforms.

Change history

modified Jun 28, 2026

Provision condensed; removed language about technologies still evolving and lack of guarantee for correct processing, keeping only accuracy/availability disclaimer.

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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, users of Telegram's transcription and translation features should be aware that their voice and video message data is processed by Google LLC, and that the Telegram Privacy Policy contains further detail on how this data is handled.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The accuracy and availability of these technologies depend on a third party (Google LLC, subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.), and we can not guarantee that they will always be accurate and available.

Excerpt from Telegram's Terms of Service

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The disclosure that Google LLC processes transcription and translation data engages GDPR requirements for data processor agreements (Article 28) and for international data transfers if data is processed outside the EU/EEA.

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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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 Terms of Service
Entity
Telegram
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 20, 2026
Last verified
May 20, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-012601
Document ID
CA-D-00173
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
11f3bcf122b7e7a8134fd5d6716ca43be91542264a2aeeff2f7b23f130156f42
Analysis generated
May 20, 2026 23:19 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Telegram
Document: Telegram Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-012601
Captured: 2026-05-20 23:19:10 UTC
SHA-256: 11f3bcf122b7e7a8…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/telegram/telegram-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-012601/third-party-voice-and-translation-processing-dependency/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telegram's Third-Party Voice and Translation Processing Dependency clause do?

This provision discloses that Premium voice transcription and translation features route data through Google LLC infrastructure, which is a material third-party data processing disclosure relevant to privacy assessments and data protection compliance.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, users of Telegram's transcription and translation features should be aware that their voice and video message data is processed by Google LLC, and that the Telegram Privacy Policy contains further detail on how this data is handled.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 288 platforms. See the full comparison.

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