Most Americans Don’t Know Instagram Is Owned By Facebook ― And That’s No Accident

Instagram announced Wednesday it will let users download everything they’ve ever shared on the platform. That includes “photos, videos, messages, and stories they’ve archived,” bringing its data policies in line with its parent company, Facebook. While Facebook has been sharply criticized for its privacy policies, Instagram has largely avoided controversy.
In recent years, Instagram has grown to become the second-largest social media platform in the country. But alth