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.

  • NateEnglish
    47•3 days ago

    Contacted a bunch of people to tell them to turn this off. None of them knew. Hope they get the absolute fuck sued out of them

    • @[email protected]
      7•3 days ago

      Its a feature my kids dealt with between themselves and their friends years ago(yes, on Instagram). This is the same generation that randomly lets friends borrow their phones and even post as eachother on various platforms.

      I’m not saying its a non-issue, but those ignorant of it are truly ignorant, not-so-much newsworthy.