Why we appealed Italy's "Piracy Shield" fine
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- #Internet Freedom
- #Copyright Regulation
- #Legal Challenge
- Cloudflare is challenging the Italian 'Piracy Shield' regulatory scheme, which fines companies for not blocking websites as demanded by media companies without judicial oversight.
- Piracy Shield lacks transparency, due process, and redress mechanisms, leading to overblocking of legitimate websites, including government and educational sites.
- AGCOM fined Cloudflare €14 million, a penalty 100 times higher than the legal limit based on Italian revenue, raising concerns about punitive financial retaliation.
- Cloudflare is appealing the fine and pushing for transparency, arguing Piracy Shield violates EU law, including the Digital Services Act (DSA).
- The case highlights the conflict between protecting copyright and maintaining Internet freedom, with Cloudflare advocating for accountable and transparent regulation.