Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority investigation into DonTouch SA over alleged failure to implement age verification tools
Progress
Current status
in force
07 Jul 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications Regulatory Authority issued a blocking order against DonTouch SA over failure to implement age verification tools
On 7 July 2026, the Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) issued a blocking order against the website Escort Advisor, operated by DonTouch SA, a company based in Lugano, Switzerland (Decision No. 171/26/CONS). AGCOM determined that the website…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body