Millennials’ sense of privacy uniquely tested in romantic relationships

Malwarebytes highlights that Millennials, while valuing digital privacy more than other generations, still share device, account, and location access with romantic partners at rates similar to Gen Z. The report identifies a consent and coercion issue, with Millennials more likely to share under partner insistence or threats, contrasting with Gen Z’s stronger perceived safety benefits from location sharing. It underscores evolving norms in digital intimacy and recommends guidance for consensual sharing and avoiding online harassment.