This provision states that Threads uses account information from the Instagram, Facebook, or other linked account used to sign up in order to generate connection recommendations on Threads, and that this use is bidirectional, meaning Threads activity may also inform recommendations on the linked account.
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This provision authorizes cross-product data use between Threads and other linked Meta accounts for the purpose of connection recommendations. Compliance teams assessing Meta's cross-product data integration practices should note that this provision explicitly extends the data use relationship bidirectionally between Threads and linked accounts.
The updated policy removes FAQ sections that previously addressed how to deactivate or delete a profile, manage personal information, and share data with third parties. Additionally, the policy removes explicit language disclosing that 'Your interactions with AIs will be used to improve AI at Meta' and removes the direction to review Meta's AI terms. Users no longer have these FAQ resources in the policy document, though this change does not necessarily alter the underlying practices or rights; it only removes the documented guidance.
View change record →Under this provision, information from linked Instagram or Facebook accounts is used to generate Threads connection recommendations, and Threads activity may be used to inform recommendations on those linked accounts. The agreement establishes this cross-product data use as a function of the account linkage required to sign up for Threads.
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Compare across platforms →"Because you used an Instagram, Facebook, or other account to sign up for Threads, we use that account information to improve the experience of following and connecting with others on Threads (and vice versa), including by helping you find and follow profiles you know, and by helping them find and follow you.Excerpt from Threads's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages GDPR's purpose limitation and data minimization principles, as well as CCPA's disclosure requirements for data use.
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This provision authorizes cross-product data use between Threads and other linked Meta accounts for the purpose of connection recommendations. Compliance teams assessing Meta's cross-product data integration practices should note that this provision explicitly extends the data use relationship bidirectionally between Threads and linked accounts.
Under this provision, information from linked Instagram or Facebook accounts is used to generate Threads connection recommendations, and Threads activity may be used to inform recommendations on those linked accounts. The agreement establishes this cross-product data use as a function of the account linkage required to sign up for Threads.
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