Netflix customer support may ask to remotely access your computer to help you — if you allow it, they will have full access to your entire computer, not just Netflix.
If a subscriber accepts remote access customer support from Netflix, Netflix will have full access to their computer, not just to Netflix-related files or settings — a significant but optional privacy risk that consumers should be aware of before consenting.
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Granting remote access to Netflix support means giving a third party full control over your computer, which is a significant privacy and security risk if not clearly understood.
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision engages GDPR Art. 5(1)(b) (purpose limitation) and Art. 6 (lawful basis for data processing) for EU users, as remote computer access constitutes processing of personal data beyond the subscription relationship. CCPA §1798.100 and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) are engaged for California residents. Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2012 applies to access of personal data stored on the subscriber's device. The FTC Act Section 5 is engaged if the scope of access is not clearly communicated prior to consent. (2)
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