The Disney Plus password crackdown has begun, but no one knows how it works

After announcing and testing features meant to stop password sharing, Netflix implemented account changes to prevent the phenomenon it had previously encouraged. Netflix tracks account access and issues verification prompts when an account is used outside what it believes to be the authorized household. The password-sharing ban worked, leading to Netflix subscriber growth — in the short term, at least.

Unsurprisingly, Netflix competitors who might have been considering similar moves liked what they saw. Disney was quick to announce that it wants to stop Disney Plus password sharing outside the household.

In late September, Disney changed the language of its Subscriber Agreement for Canada to include new provisions to address Disney Plus password sharing. The new rules would go into effect on November 1st, 2023, Disney said. We've reached that deadline. Disney's crackdown on password sharing is essentially in full effect in Canada. Only, we have no idea what it means or what happens next.

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