Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is changing the default privacy settings on both platforms. This means that users will have to be more proactive about managing their privacy settings if they want to keep their information private.

Under the new settings, users will be defaulted into more private settings, such as making their profiles private and limiting who can see their posts. They will also have to give explicit consent before their information can be used for advertising.

This change is being made in response to growing concerns about privacy on social media. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile data breaches, and users are becoming more aware of how their data is being used.

The new privacy settings will give users more control over their information, but it is important to note that they are not foolproof. If users want to be completely private, they will need to be careful about what information they share and who they share it with.