Instagram's New Location-Sharing Feature Sparks Privacy Fears
Palabras clave: Instagram, privacy concerns, location-sharing, Meta, social media, tech-based coercive control, user safety, data misuse
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Sunday, 10 August 2025
Instagram's New Location-Sharing Feature Sparks Privacy Fears
Instagram has launched a new location-sharing feature that has left many users concerned about their personal privacy. The update, which was rolled out in the United States on August 6, allows users to see content their friends and favorite creators are posting from specific locations. However, some users have raised alarms, claiming that their locations were shared without their knowledge, despite Meta stating that the feature is opt-in.
User Concerns and Reactions
User Lindsey Bell shared her experience on TikTok, saying that her home address was visible to all her followers without her consent. She described feeling