Agcom Fines Cloudflare €14 Million for Non-Compliance with Italian Law on Piracy
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The Italian communications authority, Agcom, has imposed a €14 million fine on Cloudflare for not adequately preventing access to pirated websites. This action underscores ongoing challenges in Italy and the EU regarding data protection, while also highlighting concerns over reliance on American tech firms for digital infrastructure. Cloudflare's CEO has criticized the existing laws, emphasizing the need for improved regulations amidst calls for greater digital sovereignty in Europe.

Jan 13, 2026, 10:39 PM