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technology1 year ago

"Hulu Joins Disney+ in Cracking Down on Password Sharing"

Hulu is set to crack down on password and account sharing, following Disney's lead, by updating its subscriber agreement to explicitly prohibit sharing accounts outside of the user’s household. The new terms will become effective on March 12, and Hulu reserves the right to analyze account use and take action if violations are found. This move follows Disney CEO Bob Iger's announcement last year and Netflix's successful crackdown on password sharing, prompting competitors to pursue similar strategies.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#account-sharing#disney#hulu
technology2 years ago

Disney Plus to Crack Down on Password Sharing

Disney Plus is reportedly cracking down on password sharing, following in the footsteps of Netflix. Canadian Disney Plus users received an email notifying them that starting November 1, they will not be allowed to share their account outside of their household. The company plans to track account locations to ensure devices are in the same spot, with certain service tiers exempted. While details are limited, it is likely that Disney will introduce a new pricing structure to allow multiple logins at different locations for an additional fee. This crackdown is expected to roll out to the United States and other countries in the future.

via Polygon|
#account-sharing#crackdown#disney-plus
technology2 years ago

Disney Plus Implements Global Crackdown on Password Sharing, Effective November 1st

Disney Plus will begin cracking down on password sharing and account sharing outside of households starting on November 1, with the new rules initially being implemented in Canada. The streaming service sent email notices to Canadian subscribers, stating that violating the account sharing agreement could result in limited or terminated access to the service. Disney CEO Bob Iger previously announced the company's intention to address password sharing, following Netflix's lead. It remains unclear whether Disney Plus will adopt similar rules based on subscription tiers. Disney Plus will also be increasing its pricing on October 12.

via CNET|
#account-sharing#disney-plus#password-sharing
technology2 years ago

Disney+ Implements Strict Password Sharing Rules in Canada

Disney+ will implement stricter measures against password sharing in Canada starting November 1, restricting users from sharing their accounts with people outside their households unless they pay additional fees. The move follows Netflix's crackdown on password sharing earlier this year. Disney+ will introduce new fee options for adding outside members to accounts, similar to Netflix's $8 per extra person, per month charges. Disney CEO Bob Iger had previously targeted 2024 to address account sharing, but the bans in Canada are coming ahead of schedule. It remains unclear how Disney+ will enforce the ban on mobile devices and when it will extend to other regions. Additionally, Canadian and European users will gain access to Disney+'s ad-supported tier on November 1.

via Engadget|
#account-sharing#disney#password-sharing
technology2 years ago

Disney to Tighten Password Sharing Policies, Taking Cue from Netflix

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company will crack down on password sharing for its streaming service, Disney+. The company plans to implement tactics to mitigate password sharing in 2024, following in the footsteps of Netflix, which recently introduced a new account sharing policy. Disney aims to make streaming more profitable by curbing unauthorized account sharing.

via CNBC|
#account-sharing#disney#netflix
technology2 years ago

Netflix Introduces Profile Transfer Option for Existing Accounts Amid Password-Sharing Crackdown

Netflix now allows users to transfer their user profiles from one account to an existing account, making it easier to add a paid "extra member" or migrate streaming preferences to another household. This feature expands on the Profile Transfer feature introduced last year and preserves personalized recommendations, viewing history, My List, saved games, and other settings. The move comes ahead of Netflix's crackdown on illicit password-sharing in 2023, and the company aims to accommodate users' changing circumstances while ensuring compliance with its account-sharing rules.

via Variety|
#account-sharing#feature-update#netflix
technology2 years ago

Netflix Introduces Profile Transfer Option for Existing Accounts

Netflix has updated its profile transfer tool, allowing users to transfer their viewing history, recommendations, saved games, and My List to an existing account. Previously, the tool only allowed transfers to newly created accounts, making it inconvenient for users with inactive accounts or those sharing an existing account with someone new. The update comes as part of Netflix's password-sharing crackdown, making it easier for users to continue their viewing experience on a different account.

via The Verge|
#account-sharing#netflix#password-sharing
business2 years ago

Costco follows Netflix's lead, cracks down on membership card sharing

Costco is tightening its rules on account sharing by checking membership cards to ensure the photo matches the person at the checkout line. The company stated that it is unfair for non-members to receive the same benefits and pricing as members. If membership cards do not have a photo, customers will be asked to present a photo ID. Costco's profitability relies on its annual membership fees, which brought in $4.2 billion last year. The company operates at a lower margin than traditional retailers and is known for its bulk pricing and no-frills retail experience. Costco's crackdown follows Netflix's move to lock out piggyback users in May.

via The Washington Post|
#account-sharing#business#costco
business2 years ago

Costco Implements Strict Measures to Prevent Membership Card Sharing

Costco is implementing measures to crack down on the sharing of membership cards between friends and family. Customers using self-checkout lanes will now be required to show their membership cards and a photo ID, as the company aims to prevent non-members from accessing the same benefits and pricing. Costco stated that membership fees help offset operational expenses and are crucial to maintaining low prices. This move follows Netflix's recent announcement to halt password sharing and charge an additional fee for adding people outside of the subscriber's household to their account.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#account-sharing#business#costco
business2 years ago

Netflix's password sharing crackdown boosts subscriber numbers.

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing has led to a significant increase in account sign-ups, according to data from analytics firm Antenna. The company saw the four biggest days of US sign-ups in the four and a half years it has tracked this data, with an average of 73,000 new memberships during each of the four days. While account cancellations also rose in that period, sign-ups far outpaced those figures. Netflix started cracking down on account sharing on a trial basis in Latin America before implementing the new rules in several other regions.

via Engadget|
#account-sharing#antenna#business
technology2 years ago

YouTube TV Implements Password Sharing Crackdown Ahead of NFL Sunday Ticket Launch

YouTube TV is cracking down on password and account sharing ahead of the launch of NFL Sunday Ticket on its platform. The streaming service has always had rules against account sharing, but is now more aggressively enforcing them by tracking users' IP addresses and device locations. This move follows a trend among streaming services to crack down on account sharing and encourage users to each get their own subscription. As long as devices return to the home location every 90 days, users should not be affected.

via Cord Cutters News|
#account-sharing#nfl-sunday-ticket#password-sharing
sports2 years ago

YouTube to offer unlimited NFL Sunday Ticket streams for in-home viewing.

YouTube will allow unlimited simultaneous streams for NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers at home, and two additional streams on the go. The move comes after fans complained that the initial limit of two streams per subscriber was not enough. YouTube TV uses certain signals to determine a user's "home" location and has on-the-go restrictions to minimize account sharing. The NFL Sunday Ticket package for the 2023 season costs $249 for YouTube TV subscribers who sign up before June 6th.

via Engadget|
#account-sharing#nfl#sports
business2 years ago

Netflix's Global Crackdown on Password Sharing Boosts Stock Value

Netflix is expanding its initiative to crack down on rampant account sharing, estimating that more than 100 million households worldwide have been sharing their Netflix accounts. The company uses Internet Protocol addresses, device IDs and account activity to determine whether a device is part of the same Netflix household or not. Netflix stock rose 1.1% to 359.85 as investors reacted to the news. The crackdown on password-sharing along with its ad-supported service tier should boost the company's cash generation, according to analysts.

via Investor's Business Daily|
#account-sharing#business#crackdown
business2 years ago

Netflix Delays Password-Sharing Crackdown Rollout

Netflix has delayed its crackdown on account sharing in the US after a test run in other countries resulted in a "cancel reaction." The company saw paid subscriptions plunge after it rolled out the stricter rules in markets that included Canada and Spain. The company said it would delay the wider launch of account sharing in the US from the first quarter to the second, which would shift "some of the membership growth and revenue benefit" from the second quarter to the third. Despite the delayed rollout, the company said it was confident it would hit its full-year targets.

via New York Post |
#account-sharing#business#crackdown