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Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Comes Full Circle, Reaches United States

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Since the end of the honeymoon period marked by staggering profits and growth during the COVID lock-downs, companies have been facing a sobering reality as both profits and growth rapidly decline. In order to offset the negative impact, companies are resorting to unconventional tactics. One notable example is Netflix's recent crackdown on password sharing. In an effort to overcome the economic downturn and restore profitability, Netflix has implemented restrictions on password sharing across various international markets. Although this decision initially generated controversy, it has not deterred Netflix from moving forward with its plans. For U.S. subscribers, the day has finally arrived. In a blog post , Netflix shared an email that will be sent to its subscriber base, detailing the upcoming changes. According to the post , Netflix is making following changes: Members within the same household can continue to share the Netflix account