More than a quarter (36%) of Americans who have been in a relationship admit to having accessed their partner’s accounts or messages without consent, according to a new survey by All About Cookies. The same percentage said they found something disturbing or concerning while browsing through a partner’s or ex-partner’s accounts. Password sharing is common among couples. Almost three-quarters (74%) have shared their phone lock code with their partner, while 36% have shared social media passwords and 39% shared email login credentials. However, only 22% believe partners should share all passwords, while 25% think they should maintain their privacy. The research also showed that 15% check their partner’s digital accounts weekly, including 5% who do so without permission. Access to passwords can continue even after a breakup. Among respondents who had an ex-partner, 6% said their ex definitely knew a password they used, while another 12% suspected they might have. The conclusions come from a survey conducted among 1,000 American adults, carried out in September 2026. All respondents had been involved in at least one romantic relationship. [1]
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