Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority investigation into Telegram over alleged copyright infringement of publishers Giunti, Einaudi, HarperCollins, and Mondadori
Progress
Current status
in force
02 Oct 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
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 (21/25/PRES)
On 2 October 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) issued Presidential Order No. 21/25/PRES against Telegram Messenger Inc. following an investigation into alleged large-scale copyright infringement. The measure was adopted under the Re…
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 copyright infringement. The proceeding was initiated under the Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electroni…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body