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Voyeuristic Photo Tools

SnapQuest Allows Users to See Instagram Shares Around the World

— June 6, 2012 — Tech
Sure to creep out more than a few privacy-concerned Instagram users, SnapQuest is a newly launched project that allows users to see photos from around the world.

Constantly updating in real time, Snapquest relies on open privacy settings in order to operate. When a user enters the site, they must choose a location they'd like to view and from there can choose a particular 'pin' on a map for a more accurate picture of a given place. The feed then uploads random photos from users in the area. Providing a huge array of photos from a wide audience, this is an addicting although guilty pleasure.

More than likely to conjure up a fair bit of controversy, this is a slightly violating but intriguing site sure to change the way users understand Instagram.
Trend Themes
1. Real-time Location-based Photo Aggregator - SnapQuest's ability to gather and display user-generated images from various locations around the world in real-time presents an opportunity to disrupt location-based advertising and tourism marketing.
2. Privacy-focused Diversity and Inclusion Education - SnapQuest's ability to display Instagram photos from different parts of the world could be leveraged as an educational tool to teach about cultural diversity and privacy concerns.
3. Social Media Data Analytics - SnapQuest can present a unique opportunity for social media analytics companies to analyze the patterns and trends observed among uploaded photos.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - SnapQuest presents an opportunity for social media companies to ramp up their watchful eye on privacy and safeguard their user's information.
2. Travel and Tourism - SnapQuest presents an opportunity for travel and tourism marketers to promote location-based tourism services and events by integrating with SnapQuest's real-time photo aggregator using digital and mobile advertising.
3. Data Privacy - SnapQuest calls for a greater measure of compliance with data privacy regulations amid the growing concerns for personal data access and usage.
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