Italy: AGCOM investigation into Google's compliance with gambling ads ban
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Mar 2024 in force
05 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 imposing a fine regarding AGCOM investigation into Google for violating the provisions of Article 9 of Dignity Decree
On 1 March 2024, the Italian Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) fined Google Ireland Limited EUR 750'000 for violating the provisions of Article 9, paragraph 1, of Decree Law No. 87 of 12 July 2018 (converted into Law No. 96 on 9 August…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Issued ruling in AGCOM investigation into Google's compliance with gambling ads ban
On 22 December 2023, the Italian Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) issued an EUR 2.25 million fine against Google for violations of a gambling advertising ban, per art. 9 of “Decreto Dignità”. Google was found to have hosted and promot…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body