Netflix Implemented The Password-Sharing Ban In The UAE Starting From Today
The bane of Netflix’s existence has just arrived in the UAE
Streaming giant Netflix got a lot of boos from its users when it first declared that it was going to crackdown on password sharing in the United States.
User count rapidly dropped since the implementation of the unpopular decision but Netflix was adamant nonetheless. Soon, more than 100 countries across the world saw password restrictions including Singapore, Australia, Brazil, UK, France, Germany, and Mexico.
Now, the ban has finally reached the doors of the United Arab Emirates.
As reported by Khaleej Times, a representative of Netflix said, “Now, only members living in the same house can share passwords and use the same account. It cannot be used in a house across the street, for example.”
How does Netflix’s password-sharing ban work?
Netflix will be noting down the Internet Protocol (IP) address and WiFi addresses of users and will be able to identify if any account is being used outside of the noted jurisdiction and immediately curb its usage beyond the subscriber.
If you logged in today, you may have received a message of Netflix saying something along the lines of, “This device has been accepted as your household device and any other devices connected to it will be considered as household devices”. Once Netflix registers this, accounts logged into the same user besides household accounts will be logged out.
The streaming giant is making its customers comply to its demands by sending them emails if they’re account has been reportedly used outside of the country.
Not cool, Netfllix, not cool.
