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US states ask Instagram to enhance privacy protection in new location feature

( August 13, 2025, 22:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Attorneys general of 37 US states in a letter raised concerns over the privacy implications of a new feature rolled out by Instagram that enables the showing of users’ locations on a map. The attorneys general asked Instagram to take action to make sure minor users’ privacy is protected, including disabling location-sharing features for minors and providing clear explanation of the feature to adult users. The letter is attached....

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