{"id":2186,"date":"2022-07-01T08:36:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T08:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpnproxymaster.com\/w\/?p=2186"},"modified":"2022-07-01T08:39:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T08:39:39","slug":"guide-to-deleting-your-instagram-account-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vpnproxymaster.com\/w\/guide-to-deleting-your-instagram-account-in-2022","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Deleting Your Instagram Account in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just like Facebook<\/a>, Instagram is most definitely no stranger to the odd privacy scandal here and there! Back in 2018, it had been reported that there was a security flaw in the Instagram feature known as \u201cdownload your data.\u201d. It, unfortunately, leaked thousands of users’ passwords in plain text which understandably caused complete outrage among its users!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s rather ironic considering that this particular feature was originally introduced to improve security and to protect users’<\/a> privacy and data! Furthermore, it was actually supposed to put users’ minds at ease after the Cambridge Analytica<\/a> leak!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the password leak was public knowledge, Instagram was quick to jump to its own defense and announce that only a small amount of users were at risk. They stated that the issue had been quickly resolved. However, it\u2019s important to remember that there are in fact other ways that Instagram poses a threat to your privacy and security.<\/p>\n\n\n

HOW DOES INSTAGRAM THREATEN YOUR PRIVACY AND SECURITY?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Did you know that Instagram’s default settings will automatically track your location? However, if you turn it off manually you won\u2019t have this problem. Basically, the data is used to show you numerous ads relative to your location. They also share your in-app activity including likes, comments, and any interaction with stories with other users!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back in 2018, there was also an update to their DM service. It was no longer just the \u201cseen\u201d notification or the typing bubble that had users frustrated and upset, but the status activity notification too. The app was now informing users when other users were active. It even stated the last time that they were active also. This feature is a default setting so you can disable it in the \u201cprivacy and security\u201d section of your account settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people now feel that they want to share a lot less online therefore they might be thinking about deleting or deactivating social media accounts. It\u2019s completely understandable as there\u2019s a lot more of your information out there for the world to see that you probably don\u2019t even know about!<\/p>\n\n\n

DELETING VS DEACTIVATING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

If you are unsure about deleting your account altogether, you also have the option of temporarily deactivating it. This is a great option for those of you who just want a break from social media. But you don\u2019t want to lose all of your pictures and information, etc. If you deactivate your account you can still access it when you are ready to do so, all you have to do is log back into your account it\u2019s that simple!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to reactive your account you, unfortunately, can\u2019t do it through the app, you will have to do it on a web browser on the Instagram website. Here\u2019s how :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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