Telegram to Open Local Office in Kazakhstan to Enhance Regulatory Compliance
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Messaging platform Telegram is set to establish a local office in Kazakhstan.
The decision, announced by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry on Monday, aligns with ongoing efforts to improve communication with local authorities and manage platform content more effectively.
Minister Zhaslan Madiyev said that Telegram’s physical presence in Kazakhstan will be an “important step to increase control” and oversight of content on the platform.
Telegram’s user base in Kazakhstan has been growing, with over 12.5 million Kazakh users—representing more than half of the nation’s 20 million population—using the app monthly.
The platform has seen a 25% increase in Kazakh users since 2023.
The establishment of the office coincides with broader discussions involving Kazakh officials and representatives from major U.S. tech companies, such as Meta and Apple.
During these meetings, topics like data protection, fraud prevention, and the spread of fake accounts on platforms like Meta’s WhatsApp were addressed.
In the third quarter of 2024, Meta reportedly blocked 1.2 billion fake accounts globally, largely through the use of artificial intelligence.
Madiyev also emphasized the importance of global cooperation in ensuring the safety of Kazakh citizens in the digital space.
“We are actively cooperating with Telegram to swiftly remove illegal content and block illicit channels,” he stated.
Recent legislative changes require major internet platforms, including Telegram, WhatsApp, and TikTok, to appoint local
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