Italy: Implemented Law to combat the dissemination of copyright-protected content including AGCOM blocking powers

On 8 August 2023, the Law to combat the dissemination of copyright-protected content (Law nr, 93), including Authority for Communications Guarantees (AGCOM) blocking powers, entered into force. The Law aims to prevent and suppress the illegal dissemination of copyrighted content through electronic communication networks. The Law empowers AGCOM to order service providers, including network access providers, to disable access to illegally disseminated content by blocking the DNS resolution of domain names and the routing of network traffic to IP addresses uniquely intended for illegal activities. The Law also includes provisions for urgent and precautionary measures, the establishment of a technical platform for the implementation of these measures, and the imposition of administrative sanctions for non-compliance.