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MacBook displays HDCP compliance errors during video playback

HDCP compliance errors on Macbooks. It does not matter what is plugged in to the Macbook. I tried plugging in via HDMI through a USB Hub and directly connected via USB-C. I am only connected to one display at a time, and all of the display settings are default. Seems to be a reoccurring issue, but at randoms times. Any video playback is giving an HDCP error, so I reboot my device which fixes the issue. Is there a long term solution for this or will I just always have to reboot my Macbook when the HDCP error happens?

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Which MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and which year?

Which monitor, vendor and model?

Which cable?

Which adapter, if any?

... and which apps? Which video playback services?