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Disney+ will limit password sharing in Canada from November 1. Subscribers were notified that sharing accounts beyond their 'household' will not be allowed.
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In this context, 'household' refers to devices associated with a primary address where people live together.
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It's unclear how Disney plans to enforce this policy, but they will monitor account activity for compliance.
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Unauthorized sharing may lead to restricted or terminated access to the streaming platform.
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Users will be responsible for their account's use and compliance with the new agreement.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged widespread password sharing and the technical capability to monitor it during Q3 2023 earnings call.
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Users will be responsible for their account's use and compliance with the new agreement.
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Disney+ appears to have implemented this crackdown earlier than initially expected.
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Some Disney+ tiers may permit password sharing, likely at a higher cost, similar to Netflix's approach.
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Netflix began tracking IP addresses and requiring verification codes to combat account sharing.
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Disney+ may emulate these tactics, but its future subscription offerings remain unclear.
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The key concern is whether former shared users will become paying subscribers.
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Netflix saw a positive impact on subscriptions with a crackdown, while Disney+ faced challenges, partly due to content losses.