Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority investigation into Telegram over alleged copyright infringement of publishers Salani, Mondadori, Newton Compton, and Sperling & Kupfer
Progress
Current status
in force
24 Sep 2025 in force
11 Sep 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications Regulatory Authority issued presidential order against Telegram in investigation over alleged copyright infringement (20/25/PRES)
On 24 September 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) issued Presidential Order No. 20/25/PRES against Telegram Messenger Inc., following an investigation into large-scale copyright infringement. AGCOM's Directorate for Digital Rights l…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Communications Regulatory Authority opened investigation into Telegram over alleged copyright infringement
On 11 September 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) opened an investigation into Telegram Messenger Inc. for alleged large-scale copyright infringement. The case was initiated following a request from the Italian Publishers Associatio…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body