Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority issued presidential order against Telegram in investigation over alleged copyright infringement (21/25/PRES)

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Communications Regulatory Authority issued presidential order against Telegram in investigation over alleged copyright infringement (21/25/PRES)

On 2 October 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) issued Presidential Order No. 21/25/PRES against Telegram Messenger Inc. following an investigation into alleged large-scale copyright infringement. The measure was adopted under the Re…

Scope

Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-09-11
under deliberation

On 11 September 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) opened an investigation into Tel…

2025-10-02
in force

On 2 October 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) issued Presidential Order No. 21/25…