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Taking a stand? Gen Z’s social media habits are changing for the better

Data suggests the younger crowd prefers not to overshare and values digital privacy and control.

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Many Gen Z social media users are questioning the relevance of publicising their personal lives and interactions.

Many Gen Z social media users are questioning the relevance of publicising their personal lives and interactions.

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Nicole Chan

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In 2012, Instagram’s activity feed was the place to be. 

It was where users – primarily millennials – tracked everything from who their friends were liking to what their exes were up to. However, as tastes changed and this was seen as an invasion of privacy, Instagram got rid of the feature several years ago.

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