[Foreign Media: Telegram Provided User Data to U.S. Authorities, Court Documents Reveal] BlockBeats News, October 17 – Independent media outlets Court Watch and 404 Media jointly reported that recently disclosed documents from a U.S. federal court reveal that the privacy-focused social app Telegram provided specific user privacy data to U.S. authorities following valid legal requests. The documents include a response letter from Telegram dated September 2026, which contained the user's phone number, user ID, account display name, as well as the last login IP address and timestamp. Telegram stated that the disclosure was 'voluntary' but asserted that it does not recognize U.S. judicial jurisdiction and did not provide any chat content or contact information. Previously, starting in September 2024, Telegram adjusted its policy to allow the disclosure of IP addresses and phone numbers when judicial authorities confirm that a user is suspected of engaging in criminal activities that violate its terms of service. Throughout 2024, Telegram responded to approximately 900 U.S. law enforcement requests, involving 2,253 users. [Original Link]