The Rollback of Instagram Encryption, and What It Means for Survivor Safety

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The Rollback of Instagram Encryption, and What It Means for Survivor Safety

As of May 8, 2026, Instagram has removed the option for end-to-end encryption in direct messages. In practical terms, this means messages that were previously only accessible to the sender and recipient may now be accessible to the platform itself.

At first blush, this may feel like a subtle shift, but for survivors of domestic violence and tech-facilitated abuse, and for the advocates who support them, it meaningfully alters the landscape of digital safety on Instagram. This post focuses on how this shift may affect survivor communication, and how advocates can respond with clarity and care.

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Global Encryption Day 2025

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Global Encryption Day 2025

On October 21, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)’s Safety Net team marks Global Encryption Day 2025. Internet-connected technology is now part of so many of our everyday lives, and this includes the lives of survivors and many victim service providers who are working to support them all around the world.

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New Toolkit: Working with Survivors using Text or Chat

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Safety Net is happy to announce our new Digital Services Toolkit, filled with resources for local programs who are considering providing services via text, chat, video call, and other digital technologies. Whether your program is just curious, in the process of selecting a vendor, or wanting to improve the privacy and safety of services you already provide, this Toolkit is for you!

The resources include three sections:

In addition to written resources, we’ll be offering a series of webinars in late Spring covering these topics, as well as tailored technical assistance to answer any of your program’s questions. Contact us for more information.