> The fix Telegram is working on would allow users to disable matching by phone number. That option represents a balance between making it easy for users to fin

> The fix Telegram is working on would allow users to disable matching by phone number. That option represents a balance between making it easy for users to find their contacts and the privacy needs of those who rely on the app for protection against state security agents. > Telegram hopes to help protect Hong Kong protesters with the update, the source said. But wide adoption of the optional security setting would make the app far harder to use for the vast majority of its more than 200 consumers, who rely on uploading phone contacts to identify friends and family members on the app, the source said. Make the match 2 way then. If you both have reach other's number allow the match. If it's one sided - deny.