United States of America: Attorneys General of 37 States investigation into Instagram over location-sharing feature
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
13 Aug 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Attorneys General of 37 States announced investigation into Instagram over location-sharing feature
On 13 August 2025, the Attorneys General of 37 states opened an investigation into Instagram's new location-sharing feature. It was highlighted that displaying users’ precise, real-time locations on a map increases the risk of stalking, harassment, …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body