Netflix must refund customers for years of price hikes, Italian court rules

An Italian court mandates Netflix refund cumulative price hikes unreported to subscribers, potentially totaling €50 million for affected accounts. The ruling found that Netflix failed to disclose compounding increases, which raised average monthly fees by 35% over three years. This penalty is steeper than #7's security fines, as it directly compensates users rather than imposing a government fine. Consumers can claim up to €120 each for past overcharges. The decision sets a legal precedent for transparent subscription billing across the EU, reining in undisclosed incremental price rises.