The act of capturing a static image of content shared on Instagram’s ephemeral story feature raises questions regarding user privacy and platform notifications. Specifically, inquiries center on whether the application alerts the content creator when a viewer captures a screenshot of their story.
Previously, Instagram implemented a notification system for screenshots taken of disappearing messages sent in direct messages. This functionality was intended to enhance user awareness of content preservation. However, this notification feature was discontinued. Consequently, current policy dictates that content creators are not generally informed when their stories are screenshotted.