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Meta to Discontinue Instagram End-to-End Encryption Support by May 2026

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Meta has announced it will discontinue end-to-end encryption (E2EE) support for Instagram chats starting May 8, 2026. Users with affected chats will receive instructions to download media or messages they wish to retain. This decision follows Meta's initial rollout of E2EE for Instagram direct messages in 2021, which was later expanded to all adult users in Ukraine and Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war. The move comes amid ongoing debates over encryption's impact on privacy and law enforcement capabilities. Meta's decision aligns with TikTok's recent stance against implementing E2EE, citing concerns over user safety, particularly for young people. Despite internal warnings in 2019 about the challenges E2EE poses for detecting illegal activities like CSAM and terrorist propaganda, Meta has proceeded with encryption plans for Facebook and Instagram.

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  1. 13.03.2026 19:09 1 articles · 3h ago

    Meta Announces End of Instagram End-to-End Encryption Support by May 2026

    Meta has announced it will discontinue end-to-end encryption (E2EE) support for Instagram chats starting May 8, 2026. Users will receive instructions to download affected chats before the change takes effect. This decision follows Meta's initial rollout of E2EE for Instagram direct messages in 2021 and its expansion to all adult users in Ukraine and Russia in 2022. The move comes amid ongoing debates over encryption's impact on privacy and law enforcement capabilities.

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