Stop syncing your contacts with Facebook

I was scrolling through Instagram recently when I noticed something strange: the app was suggesting friends based on who was in my phone's contact list, even though I had long ago disabled contacts syncing in the app. 

As it turns out, it's not just me. If you've ever granted Facebook access to your contacts, the company likely knows a lot more about your friends than you think. 

Why you should disable contacts syncing

Facebook positions contacts syncing as a matter of convenience, a feature that makes it easier to find people you already know on its services. But the reality is that it's also another way the company subtly (or sometimes not so subtly) uses your personal information (and that of your friends') in ways that aren't always clear.  Read more...

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