Italy urged to strengthen content safeguards in EU anti-piracy reforms
( June 30, 2025, 10:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Commission has issued formal comments on Italy’s proposed amendments to its copyright enforcement framework, aimed at tackling online piracy, particularly of live broadcasts. The letter — signed by Roberto Viola, director general for the department for tech and communication networks — raised concerns about whether the draft fully complies with the Digital Services Act when it comes to requirements for content-takedown orders. Italian authorities must ensure “sufficient controls and safeguards to avoid overblocking and negative impact on information which is not illegal content.”See commission letter attached....
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