A court ruling last week now means that the act of using someone else’s password to access an online service — including Netflix or HBO Go — is a violation of federal computer laws. But don’t panic: It’s not likely that subscription VOD providers will suddenly have the feds descend on people swapping their login credentials.
A new way for your ex to get revenge just surfaced,but don’t worry just yet. It’s unlikely you’ll find yourself being criminally charged for logging in to Netflix with someone else’s password but if you do, just tell the Fed you didn’t intend to break the law and you should be fine!
Source: Sharing Netflix or HBO Go Passwords Is Technically Federal Crime | Variety