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Users in limbo over Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown

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Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown has reportedly left some users confused in Peru

Netflix is making subscribers in some South American countries pay an additional fee for people outside their household who use the same account.

The company says there are millions of people who are sharing an account, and they have been notified by email.

But some reports suggest users are unaware of the policy changes.

Netflix’s level of enforcement varies from user to user, with some shared accounts reporting they ignored prompts without any penalties to the account owner.

There has also been confusion surrounding Netflix’s definition of a ‘household’.

“We have been clear for five years that ‘a Netflix account is for people who live together in a single household,’” Netflix spokesperson Kumiko Hidaka told The Verge.

The company started working on paid sharing over 18 months ago.

Users in Peru, Chile, and Costa Rica were prompted to pay an additional fee to allow users from outside their household to use their account.

The streaming giant recently underwent cost-cutting exercises as its subscribers fell for the first time in a decade.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Trump will plead not guilty to revised 2020 election criminal charges

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September 5, 2024

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump will plead not guilty to fresh criminal charges in a revised indictment accusing him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election.

In a court filing, Trump waived his right to appear in court, authorising his lawyers to enter the plea on his behalf.

This revised indictment, brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, maintains the original four charges, including obstructing Congress and defrauding the United States. #featured #trending

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Harris promises to boost SME in the U.S. with $50,000 tax deduction

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September 4, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris is set to propose a significant tax deduction for new small businesses.

Under the plan, startups could claim up to $50,000 in tax deductions, providing crucial financial relief during the critical early years of operation.

This initiative aligns with efforts to stimulate economic growth and job creation across the country, particularly in sectors hard-hit by the pandemic. #featured #trending

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Fed Reserve close in on Sep rate cut amid cooling inflation

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September 3, 2024

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The Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce a rate cut in September following signs of cooling inflation.

Economic indicators suggest a slowdown in price increases, providing room for the Fed to adjust policy rates. #featured #trending

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