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"Disney and Hulu Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Should Know"
technology2 years ago

"Disney and Hulu Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Should Know"

Hulu and Disney+ are cracking down on password sharing, with subscribers given until March 14 to comply. The updated subscriber agreements for both services prohibit sharing accounts outside of the household and allow for analysis of account usage to enforce the policy. Disney CEO Bob Iger aims to drive profits and subscriber growth through this crackdown, as the company seeks to make its streaming services profitable by the end of 2024. While these measures may risk driving away users, they could also lead to increased revenue for the streaming services.

via WIRED|
#disney#hulu#password-crackdown
Streaming Services Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Need to Know
technology2 years ago

Streaming Services Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Need to Know

Disney+ is warning subscribers about new limitations on password sharing outside of households, following a similar move by Netflix. The updated subscriber agreement outlines how the company will monitor accounts for compliance and may start putting pressure on violators. While Disney previously stated that the impact won't be significant until 2025, it's expected that the crackdown will begin sooner, potentially leading to warnings and terminations for password-sharing accounts.

via Cord Cutters News|
#crackdown#disney#password-sharing
Streaming Services Crack Down: Hulu Joins Disney+ and Netflix
technology2 years ago

Streaming Services Crack Down: Hulu Joins Disney+ and Netflix

Hulu will begin cracking down on password sharing for existing users in mid-March, with changes to its subscriber agreement restricting sharing outside of an owner's household. Disney CEO Bob Iger had previously foreshadowed this move, and the new agreement specifies that account holders may not share their subscription outside their household unless their service tier allows it. Violations could result in limited or terminated service, and the changes will come into force for existing subscribers on March 14.

via Fox Business|
#disney#hulu#password-sharing
entertainment2 years ago

"Disney-Owned Hulu to Enforce Password Sharing Crackdown"

Hulu is following in the footsteps of Netflix and Disney+ by cracking down on password sharing outside of the account holder's "primary personal residence," with subscribers given until March 14 to comply with the new rules. The updated subscriber agreement suggests that users may be able to pay extra to share their membership outside of their household, but it's unclear how Hulu plans to track this. This move comes as Netflix has seen an increase in subscriber numbers after implementing similar restrictions, and with Disney soon to own all of Hulu, it's not surprising that the service is heading in the same direction.

via Engadget|
#entertainment#hulu#netflix
Streaming Crackdown: Disney and Hulu to Terminate Password Sharing
technology2 years ago

Streaming Crackdown: Disney and Hulu to Terminate Password Sharing

Hulu, controlled by Disney, has updated its subscriber agreement to officially prohibit password sharing with individuals outside of the subscriber's primary residence, effective Jan. 25 for new subscribers and March 14 for existing ones. The aim is to increase paying subscribers by preventing freeloaders from using shared accounts. The updated terms state that Hulu may analyze account usage and terminate access if violations are found. Disney CEO Bob Iger previously mentioned plans to address account sharing, and Hulu also updated its dispute-resolution policies, allowing customers to opt out of arbitration for resolving disputes.

via Variety|
#disney#hulu#password-sharing