Netflix's Crackdown on Password Sharing Takes Effect in the US
Netflix's new password sharing policy is now in effect in the US Users sharing their passwords with non-household members risk having their accounts suspended This move comes after the company tested similar measures in other countries Netflix aims to protect the revenue it generates from subscriptions and create a fairer system for paying customers
Netflix has announced additional information about their efforts to clamp down on password sharing within the US, which officially began today. The popular streaming service had previously experimented with similar measures in other countries like Canada, Spain, and New Zealand.
According to a report by Deadline, Netflix has now outlined their approach to the password sharing crackdown, which will only affect individuals who are not part of the same household. In an email sent to subscribers, Netflix explained that users can still share their account with others outside of their household by transferring a profile to a new account or by purchasing up to two additional profiles for a monthly fee of $7.99.
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Source: Deadline
