Users aren’t the only ones worried about Instagram’s new terms of service and privacy policy. Congressman Edward Markey (D-Mass.) on Tuesday issued a statement saying he would be “closely monitor[ing] the situation.” Markey is the co-chairman of the Bi-partisan Congressional Privacy Caucus and has previously used his authority to get information on user practices from cell phone companies and Facebook, Instagram’s parent company. Here’s Markey’s full statement on Instagram’s new policy changes, issued late Tuesday evening:
“A picture is worth a thousand words; posting one to Instagram should not cost you your privacy. I am very concerned that Instagram’s new privacy policies and terms of service are putting consumer privacy at risk, especially that of teenagers. I will closely monitor this situation and hope Instagram takes the necessary steps to ensure that personal information is protected and not sold without permission.”
