Meta to Discontinue Instagram End-to-End Encryption After May 2026, Affecting Private Chats

Entertainment National Sports Markets Business & Economy Lifestyle World Astrology & Religion Technology Education & Jobs Auto Politics Viral Opinions

Loading more articles...

Meta Ends Instagram E2EE by May 2026: Chats No Longer Private

Instagram app icon is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025. REUTERS

F

Firstpost•15-03-2026, 12:52

Meta Ends Instagram E2EE by May 2026: Chats No Longer Private

•Instagram's end-to-end encryption (E2EE) will cease after May 8, 2026, making chats accessible to Meta.
•The move aims to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and grooming by allowing Meta to scan messages.
•Users are advised to download existing chat data and update their app versions before the change.
•Governments worldwide are pushing for regulations to detect CSAM, influencing Meta's decision.
•Privacy experts express concern, highlighting E2EE's role in protecting online communications.

Read Full Article on Firstpost in English

✦

More like this

✦

More like this

Instagram ऐप से हट जाएगा ये फीचर.

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

Until now, Instagram’s E2EE ensured that only the sender and the recipient could read the contents of a chat. Representational image

Instagram Ends Encrypted DMs May 8: Save Your Chats Now!

The ban will be introduced in stages "until all platforms fulfil their compliance obligations." (Representational)

Indonesia Bans Under-16s from Social Media, Citing 'Digital Emergency'

Representational image (Image: News18)

SC to Hear Meta-WhatsApp Privacy Policy Case on Monday

VPN apps climb downloads chart as Australia rolls out porn age checks

VPN Downloads Soar in Australia Amidst New Porn Age Verification

Meta

Meta warns Karnataka: Blanket social media ban for teens risks pushing them to unsafe platforms