Meta has announced an update to its Accounts Center management platform that will give users more control over their personal data. The update centralizes all of Meta’s data control options for Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger into a single interface. It also adds in personal data downloads, so that users can access all the information that Meta has on them in one place.
The update is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to simplify its account management tools and give users more control over their data. In January, Meta rolled out an updated Accounts Center that integrated all of its data control options for Facebook and Instagram into a single interface. The new update adds in Messenger data control options and personal data downloads, making it even easier for users to manage their data.
Benefits of the Accounts Center Update
The Accounts Center update offers a number of benefits for users, including:
- Centralized data control: Users can now control their data for Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger from a single place. This makes it easier to manage their data and ensures that their settings are consistent across all three platforms.
- Personal data downloads: Users can now download all of the information that Meta has on them in one place. This includes their profile information, posts, photos, videos, and messages. Users can download their data in a variety of formats, including JSON, HTML, and CSV.
- More data control options: The Accounts Center update also adds a number of new data control options, such as the ability to control who can see your posts and photos, who can send you friend requests, and who can see your ads.
How to Use the Accounts Center Update
To use the Accounts Center update, simply go to the Accounts Center page and log in to your Meta account. Once you are logged in, you will see a list of all of your Meta accounts. Click on the account that you want to manage and you will see all of the data control options for that account.
To download your personal data, click on the “Download Your Information” tab. You will be able to choose which types of data you want to download and the format in which you want to download it.
Conclusion
The Accounts Center update is a welcome addition to Meta’s suite of data control tools. It gives users more control over their data and makes it easier to manage their data across all of Meta’s platforms. If you are a Meta user, I encourage you to check out the Accounts Center update and see how you can use it to manage your data more effectively.
