Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority investigation into platforms compliance with copyright protections
Progress
Current status
under investigation
11 Apr 2025 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications Regulatory Authority issued order requiring platforms to block Library Genesis
On 11 April 2025, the Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) ordered the blocking of Library Genesis and its mirror sites following an investigation into its compliance with Italian copyright laws. The AGCOM investigation focuses on alleged con…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body