Italy Approves Piracy Shield VPN/DNS Proposal, Risk of Prison for ISPs Intact
Italy's Senate approved amendments mandating VPN and DNS services to block pirated content, imposing prison sentences on ISPs for non-compliance, raising concerns about surveillance and internet freedom.
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Italy's Senate Budget and Finance Committees have approved amendments to a legal proposal requiring VPN and DNS services to block pirated content flagged by rightsholders. This legislation, part of the Piracy Shield initiative, also imposes prison sentences for ISPs that fail to report known criminal activities. The new law aims to combat illegal IPTV services and web-based streaming platforms by allowing the blocking of domains and IP addresses, even if they host legal content. The amendments include provisions for unlimited blocking of domains and IP addresses, and a requirement for service providers to report suspected criminal conduct to authorities. Critics, including the Italian Internet Provider Association (AIIP), argue that these measures impose unreasonable surveillance obligations on ISPs and undermine previous agreements regarding domain blocking limits. The approved amendments will now proceed to the Chamber of Deputies for further consideration. The legislation has sparked concerns about its potential to lead to legal challenges and its implications for internet freedom in Italy.
- Italy's Senate has approved amendments requiring VPN and DNS services to block pirated content.
- ISPs face prison sentences for failing to report known criminal activities.
- The law allows for unlimited blocking of domains and IP addresses, raising concerns among ISPs.
- Critics argue the amendments impose unreasonable surveillance obligations on internet providers.
- The legislation is set to be reviewed by the Chamber of Deputies for further approval.
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