Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority investigation into ytmp3 over alleged copyright violation
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
19 Feb 2026 in force
13 Feb 2019 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications Regulatory Authority issued order blocking ytmp3 over copyright infringement (No. 56/26/DDA)
On 19 February 2026, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) issued Order No. 56/26/DDA, directing the blocking of ytmp3.gg, a stream-ripping site allowing users to convert YouTube videos into downloadable MP3 files, over alleged cop…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Communications Regulatory Authority issued precautionary order blocking ytmp3 over copyright infringement (No. 69/19/DDA)
On 13 February 2019, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) issued Order No. 69/19/DDA, a precautionary measure requiring internet service providers operating in Italy to block access to the stream-ripping website ytmp3.cc. The requ…
Event type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body