The article discusses Instagram's practice of scanning users' phone contacts for recommending new accounts to follow, contingent on users granting permission. It warns that such access can lead to targeted advertisements. Users can revoke this permission by updating device settings through the app, although it does not delete previously uploaded contacts. To fully delete contacts, users must go through a multi-step process on a computer, indicating the complexities involved in managing personal data privacy on the platform.
If you've granted Instagram permission to scan your contacts, it's essential to know you can manage and revoke this access at any time.
While Instagram uses your contacts for recommendations, you can remove uploaded contacts through a series of specific steps, highlighting privacy concerns.
To stop syncing contacts, navigate to Device Permissions in Instagram and adjust settings to regain control over what data is accessed.
Deleting contacts from Instagram requires a longer process that must be initiated via a computer, illustrating additional privacy management steps.
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