Instagram users are voicing concern their whereabouts were shared without their knowledge despite Meta saying the feature is opt-in.

Instagram’s new location-sharing update is raising privacy concerns, with users reporting their whereabouts were shared without their knowledge despite Meta saying the update is opt-in.

Experts warn that location-sharing features are linked to a higher risk of tech-based coercive control.

The controversy follows other recent privacy issues for Meta, including a lawsuit over the misuse of sensitive health data from a women’s health tracking app.

  • @[email protected]
    25•3 days ago

    I don’t use Instagram, so I’m out of the loop. What’s going on? As far as I remember people were always allowed to mark thier location in post.

    • YoSoySnekBoi
      37•3 days ago

      AFAIK the new update makes it so your current location is shared with every post, by default, rather than just being something you can do if you feel like it

        • YoSoySnekBoi
          25•3 days ago

          Oh gosh, that’s even worse than I thought. Nothing like getting doxxed by your social media app; glad I left insta some time ago.

          • artyomEnglish
            2•2 days ago

            This is “innovation” these days. Just taking what others have found success in and adding it to your platform.