Italy: Published Methodological note for the determination of fair compensation for the online use of journalistic publications

On 26 July 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) published the Methodological note for the determination of fair compensation for the online use of journalistic publications. The Note is relevant to providers of information society services, including media monitoring companies and press review services, in relation to the right to fair remuneration for publishers and authors of journalistic publications. The Note outlines a revenue-sharing model where compensation is calculated based on advertising revenues from the online use of journalistic publications or the turnover of media monitoring and press review services. The Note clarifies that the rate of fair compensation is determined based on the value of the content or services.