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Instagram DMs Losing End-to-End Encryption by May 2026: Meta Cites Low Usage

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News18•17-03-2026, 15:24

Instagram DMs Losing End-to-End Encryption by May 2026: Meta Cites Low Usage

•Meta will remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) starting May 8, 2026.
•The company stated that very few users were utilizing the encryption feature on Instagram, which was not enabled by default.
•Users who wish to continue with encrypted messaging are advised to use WhatsApp, where encryption remains active.
•Meta has not clarified changes for Messenger, which began implementing default end-to-end encryption in 2023.
•The decision comes amidst ongoing debate about encryption's impact on online safety and criminal investigations.

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