"Streaming Crackdown: Disney, Hulu, and ESPN+ to Enforce Password Sharing Restrictions"

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Disney, Hulu, and ESPN+ are set to crack down on password sharing, restricting account access to the primary household and analyzing users' watching habits to detect unauthorized sharing. This move follows Netflix's similar crackdown last year, and comes as streaming services compete for subscribers. Disney's push to curb password sharing reflects its desire to boost subscriber numbers, as data shows higher churn rates for Disney+ and Hulu compared to Netflix.
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