Instagram Won't Remove Fan Pages
The Claim
Instagram is deleting fan pages in December 2020.
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In December 2020, news that Instagram is going to delete fan pages on its platform is started circulating. Users claimed that delete all the pan pages on the December 20. Instagram users expressed their rage as they shared the claim.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation found the claim misleading. Instagram updated its Terms of Use that are going into effect on December 20, 2020. 
The Instagram policy regarding Fan Accounts:
Instagram said that you can create Instagram accounts dedicated to celebrities, public figures, brands, or organizations that you're interested in to show your support or share your opinions of those individuals, brands, or organizations.
As long as you don't state clearly that it's a Fan Account and you don’t pretend to be the real individual or brand they won't remove the account.
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