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Recent coverage centers on Instagram expanding features for media consumption (Cast support, ads using users’ photos for Meta Glasses). At the same time, privacy discussions highlight user frustration around GDPR data deletion requests and the rise of anonymous Instagram accounts.

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Key Takeaway Instagram is rolling out new ways to watch Reels and is also raising privacy concerns around GDPR data deletion and ads that may use users’ photos.
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Instagram is rolling out new ways to watch Reels and is also raising privacy concerns around GDPR data deletion and ads that may use users’ photos.

Recent coverage centers on Instagram expanding features for media consumption (Cast support, ads using users’ photos for Meta Glasses). At the same time, privacy discussions highlight user frustration around GDPR data deletion requests and the rise of anonymous Instagram accounts.

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privacy dispute GDPR delete-data request was reportedly met with a dismissive response.
ad tie-in Instagram photos are being incorporated into ads for Meta Glasses.
TV support Instagram now supports using Google Cast to watch Reels on your TV.

What to Watch

  • Test whether Google Cast playback for Instagram Reels is available on your device and TV setup. 9to5Google
  • If you see Meta Glasses ads, check whether Instagram photos appear and review the ad/permission settings. HN
  • Follow ongoing community posts on GDPR deletion request handling and outcomes. r/privacy

What Changed

  • I asked Instagram where I could submit a request to delete my data under GDPR specifically, they basically told me to suck it up r/privacy
  • Instagram now supports using Google Cast to watch Reels on your TV 9to5Google
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