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Meta Is Ending Instagram Direct Message End-To-End Encryption
Starting May 8, every Instagram DM becomes readable by the same company that sells ads against everything else you do on the platform.
TL;DR
- Meta is discontinuing end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages on May 8.
- This feature, previously limited to certain regions and not default, guaranteed conversation privacy from Meta.
- With the removal of encryption, Meta, law enforcement, and potentially advertisers can access message content.
- Users are advised to download any necessary media or messages before the deadline.
- This move aligns with TikTok's stated position against end-to-end encryption for DMs.