New Instagram Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Location Sharing

A recent video circulating online has raised concerns among Instagram users regarding a new feature that reportedly shares precise location data. The video, posted by user 'nerdytravelingwriter', claims that a recent Instagram update automatically enables a setting allowing followers, including those users follow back, to view their exact location via a new map feature in the app's inbox. According to the video, this change was not officially announced by Instagram and is being rolled out gradually to users. The creator demonstrates how to check and disable this setting: users are advised to navigate to their Instagram inbox, locate a new 'world icon' or map feature, and then adjust their privacy settings to 'No one' to prevent location sharing. While the video highlights a significant privacy concern, some users in the comments section have reported that their location settings were off by default or that they had already restricted Instagram's access to their location through phone settings. Instagram has not yet released an official statement regarding the specifics of this feature's rollout or default settings. Users are encouraged to review their app's privacy settings to ensure their location data is shared according to their preferences.

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