# Meta Removes Instagram DM Encryption, Groups Condemn

Human rights groups condemn Meta for removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs. The move, effective May 8, 2026, reversed Meta's prior commitments. Groups say privacy is essential for activists, LGBTQ+ users, and abortion seekers worldwide.

https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2026-05-18-meta-betrays-users

#privacy #encryption #meta #instagram

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