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The Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) adopted Resolution No. 102/26/CONS of 29 April 2026, establishing the updated regulatory framework governing the transmission of events deemed to be of major importance for society. Following the transposition into Italian law of Directive (EU) 2018/1808, the Italian legislature entrusted the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), acting in consultation with AGCOM, with the competence to adopt the list of events of major importance for society and events of social or significant public interest. At the same time, AGCOM was entrusted...

The Italian Communications Authority (Autorità per le garanzie nelle comunicazioni - AGCOM) has published a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the Guidelines and Code of Conduct for influencers adopted by Resolution No. 197/25/CONS. The document focuses in particular on three key areas: transparency of commercial communications, protection of minors, and user protection (see IRIS 2025-8:1/22, 2025-1:1/18 and 2024-2:1/26). Although not legally binding, the FAQs constitute an important interpretative tool, providing practical guidance...

In Italy, the strengthening of online child protection through effective age verification tools has now become a reality. The Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) has adopted its first two measures, ordering providers of mere conduit services to block access from Italy to the pornographic websites www.giochipremium.com and www.entai-ita.net, operated by the Italian company Onlab S.R.L.S. These measures represent the first concrete implementation of Article 13-bis of Decree-Law No. 123 of 15 September 2023 (the so-called "Caivano Decree"), which requires websites and video-sharing...

On 19 January 2026, the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM) published a list of services of general interest (SGIs) pursuant to new guidelines on prominence for audiovisual and radio media SGIs (Guidelines). The Italian Audiovisual Media Services Code (AVMS Code) provides that adequate prominence must be guaranteed to SGIs to ensure pluralism, freedom of expression, cultural diversity and effective access to information for the widest possible audience. Through the Guidelines, AGCOM defined the criteria for categorising a service as an SGI, as well as the methods and criteria to ensure...

On 23 September 2025, Italy enacted a new law designed to facilitate the application of the AI Act. The law promotes correct, transparent and responsible AI use whilst guaranteeing oversight of risks and impact on fundamental rights. Within the broader framework of this law, a few copyright-related provisions merit particular attention.  The most significant intellectual property provision appears in Article 25, which amends the Italian Copyright Law to insert the word “human” into the phrase “works of intellect”, and to specify that works...