Facebook's New 'Link History' Feature Raises Privacy Concerns
The feature, which tracks and stores user's clicked links, is being criticized for its potential misuse in targeted advertising.
- Facebook has introduced a new feature called 'Link History' that tracks and stores all links clicked by users within its mobile app.
- The feature is being marketed as a convenience tool for users, allowing them to easily find previously visited links.
- Experts have raised concerns about privacy, as the data collected is used to enhance targeted advertising across Meta platforms.
- Users are automatically opted into the feature, but can choose to opt out.
- Despite privacy concerns, Facebook claims that any data stored in Link History will be deleted within 90 days if a user deactivates the feature.