Coverage dated December 21, 2022

Netflix Reportedly Cracking Down on Password Sharing in Early 2023

Headline from Adweek

Co-CEO Reed Hastings says Netflix has waited too long on this issue, and the streamer may gradually phase out password sharing rather than ending it immediately to avoid upsetting users.

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Breitbart News
Bah, Humbug!: Netflix to End Password Sharing in Early 2023 (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 21, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Netflix is taking huge steps to put an end to password sharing and force users to pay for individual Netflix accounts sometime after the holidays.
FOX Business
The end of Netflix password sharing is nigh (opens FOX Business)
Published Dec 21, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Netflix sees password sharing as an obstacle to new subscriptions, and is trying to balance cracking down on shared accounts with maintaining brand loyalty.
Adweek
Netflix Reportedly Cracking Down on Password Sharing in Early 2023 (opens Adweek)
Published Dec 21, 2022
Adweek's feed description
Co-CEO Reed Hastings says Netflix has waited too long on this issue, and the streamer may gradually phase out password sharing rather than ending it immediately to avoid upsetting users.
Forbes
Netflix Password Sharing Alert—New Crackdown Starts In 2023 (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 21, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Netflix will start cracking down on password sharing in early 2023. Here’s what you need to know.

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