Meta, Instagram’s parent company, is rolling out a feature that will allow users to block the app from tracking their online activity across different websites and apps. This extension of privacy controls It aims to offer users greater transparency and control over their data.
This feature, called Activity Off-Meta Technologies, was first introduced on Facebook and is now coming to Instagram as well. It allows users to:Review the information businesses share with Meta and act accordingly. Here’s a closer look at what you can do with this new tool.
For those who prefer to start from scratch The tool allows you to delete all collected data. This feature is especially useful for users who don’t want to hassle with determining what data is collected and what data they want to remain private. Users can access the new “Non-Meta Technologies Activity” functionality in the platform’s account center.
Meta is actively working to give users more data control and privacy protection options. In addition to expanding the data control functionality on Instagram, New additions are planned to be made to the Account Center, including transferring their photos and videos from Instagram to other services, downloading information from Facebook and Instagram simultaneously, and even redesigning the account center into a centralized hub for managing settings and privacy controls across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger accounts.
