Italy: AGCOM investigation into Meta's compliance with gambling ads ban
Progress
Current status
in force
20 Dec 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Italy
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in AGCOM investigation into Meta's compliance with gambling ads ban
On 20 December 2023, the Italian Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) issued an EUR 5.85 million fine against Meta for violations of a gambling advertising ban, per art. 9 of “Decreto Dignità”. Meta was found to have hosted and promoted c…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body