Spotify has made it clear the location data is only collected to verify the Premium Family plan rules are not being broken. After all, online privacy is a right, not a luxury. Location checking is certainly one way of doing that, but it doesn't come without a backlash from users and privacy advocates. The music streaming service knows some members are sharing their family plan with friends, and it's very keen to stop it. Spotify clearly states that the Family Plan is for a primary account holder and up to five family members who must be residing at the same address. However, that won't be the only time the location gets verified, with the text stating, "We may from time to time ask for re-verification of your home address in order to confirm that you are still meeting the eligibility criteria." Under the Eligibility and Verification section it states that upon activation, Spotify will ask for a home address to be verified. 5, Spotify updated the terms and conditions (Opens in a new window) for its $15 per month Premium Family subscription.
That was just a test, but now the music streaming service has made it a requirement for all Premium Family subscribers.Īs CNET reports (Opens in a new window), on Sept. Last year, Spotify asked users to share their GPS location or risk losing access to the Spotify Premium Family service. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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