Netflix Denies Immediate Implementation of Controversial Password Sharing Restrictions in US

Netflix’s plan to enforce restrictions on password sharing has caused a stir among users, but according to a spokesperson’s statement to The Streamable, these policies will not be applied in the US just yet. The comprehensive list of rules was mistakenly posted to the company’s Help Center FAQ earlier this week, causing confusion and criticism among customers.

The spokesperson explained that the policies, which included mandatory account check-ins every 31 days and temporary access codes for traveling customers, were only meant for implementation in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru. The statement added that the mistake has since been corrected.

It is not clear whether these policies will be applied in the US in the future, or if they are part of a larger experiment that may still be altered. However, last year, Netflix began charging a fee of $3 for users outside of the account holder’s home to access the account. The company’s co-CEO, Greg Peters, stated that the company is looking for “thoughtful experimentation” to find the best solution for their members.