Overview

• Many users have accidentally published private conversations on the Discover feed because the app’s sharing interface does not clearly indicate when chats are made public.
• Exposed prompts have included sensitive medical information, legal documents and personal identifiers such as addresses and court details.
• Although sharing requires a multi-step opt-in, the prominent share button and unclear privacy labels have left users unaware of the visibility of their content.
• With roughly 6.5 million downloads since its April launch, the app’s privacy shortcomings affect a wide user base.
• Experts including the Electronic Privacy Information Center have called on Meta to overhaul its privacy controls while the company has remained publicly silent.