UK subscribers to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Disney Plus account have been warned they could be breaking the law by sharing passwords, after it was yesterday ruled it is illegal to do so.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), which published the new guidance in conjunction with the Facebook and Instagram owner Meta on Thursday, issued the ruling. IPO said: “Piracy is a major issue for the entertainment and creative industries.
“Pasting internet images into your social media without permission, or accessing films, TV series or live sports events through Kodi boxes, hacked Fire Sticks or apps without paying a subscription is an infringement of copyright and you may be committing a crime.”
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