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Hulu and Disney+ to Enforce Password Sharing Crackdown

Starting March 14, sharing passwords outside of one's household will be prohibited, following Netflix's lead in a bid to increase subscriptions.

  • Hulu and Disney+ announce crackdown on password sharing, set to begin March 14, 2024, limiting account use to a single household.
  • Subscribers received emails detailing the new policy, which prohibits sharing passwords outside the primary personal residence.
  • The move follows Netflix's successful crackdown on password sharing, aiming to increase subscriber numbers and revenue.
  • Hulu's updated subscriber agreement allows the company to analyze account use and potentially suspend or terminate accounts for violations.
  • The crackdown has sparked discussions on social media, with some users threatening to turn to piracy or cancel their subscriptions.
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