Instagram new privacy policy

Instagram has recently updated its privacy policy, which went into effect on August 15, 2020. Here are some key changes and updates:

Changes to the Policy:

  1. Data Collection: Instagram will collect more data from users, including:
    • Information about your interactions with others on the platform, such as comments, likes, and shares.
    • Data about your device and browser, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type.
    • Information about your location, including your city, state, and country.
  2. Advertising: Instagram will use the collected data to show you targeted ads, including:
    • Ads based on your interests, behaviors, and demographics.
    • Ads from businesses and organizations that you interact with on the platform.
  3. Data Sharing: Instagram will share your data with its parent company, Facebook, and other third-party companies, including:
    • Data analytics companies to help them understand user behavior.
    • Advertisers to help them target their ads.
    • Other Facebook-owned companies, such as WhatsApp and Oculus.
  4. Data Retention: Instagram will retain your data for as long as you use the platform, and for a period of time after you delete your account.
  5. Data Security: Instagram will take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

New Features:

  1. Data Portability: Instagram will allow you to download a copy of your data, including your posts, stories, and messages.
  2. Data Deletion: Instagram will allow you to delete your account and all associated data.
  3. Transparency: Instagram will provide more transparency about how it collects and uses your data, including:
    • A new "Data Settings" section in your account settings.
    • A new "Data Policy" section on the Instagram website.

What You Can Do:

  1. Review the Policy: Take the time to review the updated policy and understand how your data will be used.
  2. Adjust Your Settings: Adjust your account settings to control how your data is shared and used.
  3. Use Two-Factor Authentication: Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your account.
  4. Monitor Your Data: Regularly monitor your data and report any suspicious activity to Instagram.

What You Should Know:

  1. Data Collection is Ongoing: Instagram will continue to collect data from you even after you've reviewed and accepted the new policy.
  2. Data Sharing is Ongoing: Instagram will continue to share your data with third-party companies and Facebook even after you've reviewed and accepted the new policy.
  3. Data Retention is Ongoing: Instagram will continue to retain your data for as long as you use the platform and for a period of time after you delete your account.

It's essential to stay informed about the changes to Instagram's privacy policy and take steps to protect your data.