Australia's online safety regulator on Monday fined messaging platform Telegram about A$1 million ($640,000) for its delay in answering questions about measures the app took to prevent the spread of child abuse and violent extremist material.

Australia's online watchdog said Monday it has fined Telegram more than US$600,000 for missing a deadline to reveal how it tackles "terrorist" and chi

Telegram fined for delay in responding to inquiry about preventing spread of child abuse and extremist content. Company plans to appeal.

Messaging platform Telegram was fined by Australia's online safety regulator for delay in reporting on terrorism & child sexual abuse material.

A $1 million fine imposed by Australia's online safety regulator is "unfair and disproportionate", according to online messaging platform Telegram.

Australias eSafety Commission has fined messaging platform Telegram A$1 million ($640,000) for failing to meet a deadline in responding to inquiries about its efforts to combat child abuse and extremist content.

Telegram took more than five months after the deadline to submit its transparency report, 'obstructing' eSafety watchdog from performing its duties.

Australia's e-Safety Commission fined Telegram $640,000 for its delayed response to inquiries about combating child abuse and extremist content. The commission emphasized the importance of transparency in dealing with online threats.

Australia's online safety regulator on Monday fined messaging platform Telegram about 1 million Australian dollars ($640,000) for its delay in answering questions about measures the app took to prevent the spread of child abuse and violent extremist material.