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Instagram Privacy Tech Disabled, Raising DM Concerns
Instagram's privacy technology has been turned off, prompting questions and concerns about the implications for users' direct messages. This change could affect the security and confidentiality of private conversations on the platform.
8 May, 01:31 — 8 May, 04:14
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BBCHigh93d ago
Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.
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Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?
Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages, as the feature is switched off globally.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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First report: BBC · 8 May, 01:31|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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