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Cloudflare threatens to pull out of Italy following piracy-related fine

By Luca Bertuzzi ( January 12, 2026, 10:14 GMT | Insight) -- Cloudflare is threatening to withdraw from Italy after the communications regulator fined it €14 million for failing to block access to piracy websites under the “Piracy Shield” regime. CEO Matthew Prince criticized the rules as censorship and warned of service shutdowns ahead of the Winter Olympics, raising potential diplomatic tensions.Internet services giant Cloudflare is threatening to withdraw from Italy and cease its cybersecurity services ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics following a €14 million ($16 million) fine issued by the communications regulator over alleged violations of the national anti-piracy regime....

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