Photo / 123rfYou probably think you're onto a good deal, freeloading off your sister's Netflix account. Account sharing between family and friends is, anecdotally, common practice but the terms and conditions of streaming services, including Netflix, generally forbid users giving their passwords to someone from a different household. A Netflix Australia spokesperson told news.com.au: "This test is designed to help ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorised to do so." Photo / SuppliedThat there hasn't been more of a crackdown on account sharing earlier has been a choice on its part. There have previously been hints at the possibility account sharing would be policed.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 12, 2021 19:28 UTC