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Communications Regulatory Authority opened investigation into Telegram over alleged copyright infringement

On 11 September 2025, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) opened an investigation into Telegram Messenger Inc. for alleged copyright infringement. The proceeding was initiated under the Regulation on the Protection of Copyright on Electroni…

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…