No end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs starting May 8, 2026
News from EDRi:
Quote from the EDRi newsletter:
"From May 8, Meta is stopping end-to-end encryption on Instagram direct messages. If you use DMs to stay connected to friends and loved ones, this matters for you. Without encryption, your messages are no longer secure. They no longer stay between just you and the person you messaged - Meta could also take a peek. "









