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Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That …
Sony Erases Digital Content From Libraries, a Reminder That You Don’t Own What You Buy
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Wired
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica
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3 Jul 2026 · 08:30 UTC
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Corporate Control
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1 min read
Summary
Sony's unilateral removal of purchased digital content exemplifies corporate control over consumer assets and the erosion of ownership rights in digital economies, establishing a precedent for corporations to revoke access to 'purchased' goods.
In September, some PlayStation customers will no longer be able to access some purchased movies and shows. It underscores the fact that digital purchases are really more like long-term rentals.
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