This is spot on; Instagram is tying continued use to blanket data-collection consent (activity, device info, contacts, precise location, and cross-Meta sharing).
Reminder: this happens at the account level, so no tool can undo it once you accept and log in. But you can control what leaves your device before that point.
Start with your IP and location, that's where we come in. 🔒
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Instagram launches forced Data Collection to use their app
If you login and get this prompt, you must accept data all this data collection or you will be promoted to log out and not allowed to use the App
Here is a full down of what’s mandatory to give up to use Instagram:
Collection and use of personal data: They collect our activity on Instagram (posts, stories, likes, comments, searches, time spent), device info, IP address, contacts (if synced), messages, location (when enabled), demographics, and inferred interests
Sharing of data with other Meta companies. They take all the personal data they collected and share across Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, Oculus, etc.
Cross-border transfers of personal data: Your data is sent and stored in the US and other countries where Meta has offices/data centers or partners.
Location information: Precise location (GPS when you use features like Stories or check-ins), approximate location from IP/Wi-Fi, and location-based activity history.
Stop using META products