What's happening with Netflix? Your shared login is safe for now, but changes are imminent


Netflix is still facing stiff competition from other streaming platforms as its subscription numbers plateau, prompting it to capitalise off the subscribers it already has. — AFP

Maybe true love isn't indicated by sharing Netflix passwords anymore.

Last week, Netflix announced a tightly enforced crackdown on password sharing, prompting swift backlash from customers across social media. A day later, the company backtracked, saying the policy was posted in error wasn't meant for the US. The webpage announcing the policy was scrubbed, but the damage was done online and misinformation continued to swirl.

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