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Instagram Kept Your Data (DMs And Pics) Long After You Deleted Them

Source: TNW

It seems Instagram wasn’t quite honest with its users when it gave them the option to permanently delete their messages and photos, according to TNW.

It’s pretty standard practice for companies to retain freshly deleted data on their servers until it can be properly wiped. Instagram says it takes 90 days to fully erase such data, but the researcher found he could still access messages and photos deleted over a year ago using the company’s data download tools.

“The researcher reported an issue where someone’s deleted Instagram images and messages would be included in a copy of their information if they used our Download Your Information tool on Instagram,” Instagram told TechCrunch. “We’ve fixed the issue and have seen no evidence of abuse. We thank the researcher for reporting this issue to us.”

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