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Privacy Alarm: Instagram's Map Feature Sparks Safety Concerns

8/10/2025

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Instagram's "Map" feature enables users to share their last active location, sparking privacy concerns.
The feature is off by default and requires consent, yet some users experienced unauthorized location sharing.
Lawmakers, including Sens. Blackburn and Blumenthal, call on Meta to discontinue the feature due to child safety risks.
Critics stress the need for improved user awareness of privacy settings and potential misuse.
Meta commits to enhancing design and emphasizes parental controls for teen location sharing.

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Story summary

Instagram's "Map" feature enables users to share their last active location, sparking privacy concerns.
The feature is off by default and requires consent, yet some users experienced unauthorized location sharing.
Lawmakers, including Sens. Blackburn and Blumenthal, call on Meta to discontinue the feature due to child safety risks.
Critics stress the need for improved user awareness of privacy settings and potential misuse.
Meta commits to enhancing design and emphasizes parental controls for teen location sharing.