Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority investigation into switchroms over alleged violation of copyright law
Progress
Current status
under investigation
19 Mar 2025 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications Regulatory Authority ordered blocking of switchroms website for distributing unauthorised copies of Nintendo’s video games (Resolution N. 17/25/CSP)
On 19 March 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) adopted Resolution No. 17/25/CSP, ordering internet service providers in Italy to block access to the website switchroms.me. The order followed a complaint from Digital Content Protectio…
Event type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body