Netflix is ​​testing ‘privacy mode’ for hiding viewing activity

Netflix is ​​testing a so-called private mode, which ensures that watched videos and movies are not saved in the activity log and are not used for recommendations. It is not yet clear whether the feature will actually be rolled out.

The private mode testing was confirmed to Gigaom by a Netflix CEO. According to the streaming service, the private mode is intended to ensure that videos do not appear in the activity log. This is likely to allow users to hide the viewing of certain videos from others using the account.

Private mode also ensures that watched videos and movies are not used for recommendations. According to Netflix, the new feature is currently being tested, but not all users have access to it. Whether the feature is made available to everyone depends on how the test goes, according to Netflix.