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Instagram will disable end-to-end encryption starting May 2025, according to a recent report
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Meta plans to end End-to-End Encryption for personal messages on Instagram starting next month; the company officially announced completion by May—a significant security change that has sparked widespread concern among experts and users about future message privacy globally
Key Points
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1Instagram will discontinue end-to-end encryption for personal messages starting May 2026.
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2This change affects all users of the platform and marks a significant shift in privacy protections within Instagram's messaging system.
Developments
March 14
Instagram announced it will disable end-to-end encryption for personal messages starting May 20, with the change expected to be rolled out by mid-May.
Mar 13
Multiple Russian and Turkish media outlets reported that Instagram is ending support for its own servers' ability to read direct message content due to upcoming regulatory changes in Turkey regarding data localization laws. The decision affects all users globally, not just those accessing the platform from within specific countries.