New instagram privacy policy

Instagram has updated its privacy policy, and here's a summary of the key changes:

What's new:

  1. Data sharing with Facebook: Instagram will share your data with Facebook, including your profile information, photos, and other content. This is to help Facebook improve its services and provide more targeted ads.
  2. Advertising: Instagram will use your data to show you ads that are more relevant to your interests. This includes ads from third-party businesses and organizations.
  3. Data retention: Instagram will retain your data for as long as necessary to provide its services, which may be indefinitely.
  4. Data deletion: You can request that Instagram delete your account and all associated data, but this may not be possible in all cases.
  5. Data portability: Instagram will provide you with a copy of your data, but this may not include all of your content.
  6. Data security: Instagram will take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
  7. Data processing: Instagram will process your data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

What's not new:

  1. Data collection: Instagram will still collect data from you, including your profile information, photos, and other content.
  2. Data use: Instagram will still use your data to provide its services, including showing you ads.
  3. Data sharing: Instagram will still share your data with third-party businesses and organizations, including advertisers.

What you can do:

  1. Review your settings: Make sure your Instagram settings are set to your liking, including your privacy settings and ad preferences.
  2. Use two-factor authentication: Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your account.
  3. Monitor your data: Keep an eye on your data and report any suspicious activity to Instagram.
  4. Request data deletion: If you want to delete your account and all associated data, you can request this through Instagram's support center.
  5. Use a VPN: Consider using a VPN to protect your data when using public Wi-Fi networks.

Important notes:

  1. Data sharing with Facebook: This means that Facebook will have access to your Instagram data, and vice versa.
  2. Data retention: Instagram may retain your data even after you delete your account, depending on the circumstances.
  3. Data portability: Instagram may not provide you with a complete copy of your data, and you may not be able to request deletion of all data.

It's essential to review Instagram's updated privacy policy and adjust your settings accordingly to ensure your data is protected.