Italy: Communications Regulatory Authority issued a blocking order against DonTouch SA over failure to implement age verification tools

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Communications Regulatory Authority issued a blocking order against DonTouch SA over failure to implement age verification tools

On 7 July 2026, the Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) issued a blocking order against the website Escort Advisor, operated by DonTouch SA, a company based in Lugano, Switzerland (Decision No. 171/26/CONS). AGCOM determined that the website…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2026-07-07
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On 7 July 2026, the Communications Regulatory Authority (AGCOM) issued a blocking order against the…