Iraq's Ministry of Communications blocked the use of cloud-based messaging app Telegram in the country over privacy concerns, TechRadar reports. The ministry halted use of the platform 6 Aug., citing personal data leakage that may compromise citizens' privacy and national security.
Iraq halts Telegram over alleged privacy concerns
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