Judge Orders Meta to Halt Sharing Instagram Data with DHS
Source: Judge tells Meta not to share Instagram users’ information with Trump admin (2025-09-20)
A federal judge has issued an order preventing Meta from sharing information about Instagram users with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The ruling comes amid concerns over privacy violations and the potential misuse of user data, prompting a legal challenge from privacy advocates and affected users. The court's decision emphasizes the need for stricter oversight of data sharing practices by tech companies, especially when it involves sensitive personal information. Meta has been instructed to cease any current data exchanges with DHS related to Instagram users until further review, highlighting ongoing tensions between government surveillance efforts and individual privacy rights.