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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.
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