Sony erases digital content from libraries; we're reminded we don’t own what we buy

Sony notified PlayStation users in the UK and Europe in June 2026 that 551 StudioCanal movies and TV shows they had purchased would be removed from their libraries on September 1, 2026 , with no refunds offered. PlayStation's terms of service clarify that purchases do not imply ownership of content, which is instead licensed on a non-exclusive and revocable basis . The incident highlights that when purchasing digital content, consumers are actually buying a revocable license for as long as the platform retains distribution rights .

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-06-29