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Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority announced investigation into Amazon over alleged provision of postal services without authorisation (Decision No. 04/18/DSP)

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Communications Regulatory Authority announced investigation into Amazon over alleged provision of postal services without authorisation (Decision No. 04/18/DSP)

On 5 March 2018, the Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) notified 3 Amazon group companies, namely Amazon Italia Transport, Amazon Italia Logistica and Amazon Italia Service, of a formal statement of objections (Decision No. 04/18/DSP) alleg…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2018-03-05
under deliberation

On 5 March 2018, the Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) notified 3 Amazon group companies,…

2018-07-25
in force

On 25 July 2018, the Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) imposed fines totalling EUR 300'00…

2018-10-01
under appeal

On 1 October 2018, following the notification of Decision No. 400/18/CONS on 2 August 2018, the thr…

2023-12-01
under investigation

On 1 December 2023, the Regional Administrative Court for Lazio rejected Amazon Italia Logistica's …

2024-01-01
under appeal

In 2024, the 3 Amazon group companies appealed the Regional Administrative Court for Lazio's judgme…

2025-07-10
under investigation

On 10 July 2025, the Council of State decided to stay proceedings on the appeals against the Region…