Netflix and other streaming services now blocked on federal government networks

Federal government employees are no longer allowed to stream Netflix, Disney+ and other services at work, as Shared Services Canada has blocked these sites on all networks it manages. The decision was made because streaming services are deemed unnecessary for bureaucrats to perform their duties, with limited impact on network bandwidth usage. The ban applies to all departments, government Wi-Fi, and visitors, with the list of blocked websites including Hulu, AppleTV+, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, and Crave, effective from December 2, 2024.

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