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Standing up for the open Internet: why we appealed Italy's "Piracy Shield" fine

Ali NematiAli Nemati8 hours ago32 sec read2 views

Cloudflare is appealing a €14 million fine imposed by Italy's communications regulator, AGCOM, for resisting registration in the controversial "Piracy Shield" system, which Cloudflare argues threatens Internet integrity by prioritizing rightsholder interests without judicial oversight, transparency, or due process. This case underscores the risk of regulatory schemes that can lead to widespread overblocking and undermines the open Internet's principles, emphasizing the importance for content creators to advocate for transparent and accountable systems that protect both intellectual property and user rights.

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