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Recently the Italian Data Protection Authority has published guidance on the use of the personal data in targeted on-line advertising, pursuant to its Personal Data Protection Code.

On 11 May 2023, the Italian Antitrust Authority ("ICA") opened an investigation against Apple Inc., Apple Distribution International Ltd and Apple Italia S.r.l. to ascertain the existence...

We're no longer in the .com era, when an online gambling and betting operator could offer its services globally through a single license and a single platform.

In late February 2018 the Italian Competition Authority set a precedent in a case involving the provision of telecommunications services with specific reference to the supply of fibre optic communication networks.

In a recent post I have reported about how gender stereotypes and sexism in commercial communication are resulting in an issue of growing concern throughout Europe.

On March 25th, 2018 the Italian Competition Authority imposed a fine amounting to Euro 500,000.00 on Perform Investment LTD and Perform Media Services SRL in relation to the DAZN service, ...

Italy has taken a decisive step in combating greenwashing by implementing EU Directive 2024/825, which strengthens consumer protection against misleading environmental claims. The new Legislative Decree introduces comprehensive amendments to the Italian Consumers' Code, establishing strict requirements for environmental claims, sustainability labels, and product comparison services. Will these enhanced regulations effectively curb deceptive green marketing practices and empower consumers to make truly infor

Consumer Affairs will ban the advertising of "non-healthy" food and beverages (including chocolates, sweets, cookies, desserts, juices, and ice creams) aimed at children and ...

Brighton & Hove Pride Festival 2018 will see an empty "float" in the parade tomorrow in the shape of a double-decker bus sponsored by the bookmaker Paddy Power.

In connection with the International Advertising Association's Creativity4Better conference, which is being held in Milan this year, the IAA will also be hosting a legal and public policy seminar...

Google has given notice that from June 2018 any advertisers who wish to advertise services involving Contracts for Difference...

The new remote gaming concessions in Italy, which will come into force on 13 November 2025, represent a regulatory tightening by the ADM, an organisational and technical challenge for concessionaires...

Until recently, the Italian legal framework (both, statutory as well as regulatory) lacked of provisions specifically regulating ‘green claims’.

According to Italian Statute Law an individual's image may not be used without his/her consent.

On May 31, 2021, the Italian Competition Authority ("Authority") opened a proceeding against the Italian unit of the tobacco giant British American Tobacco, i.e., the company British American Tobacco Italia S.p.A. ("BAT Italia")

Italy's new Charity Law, born from the high-profile "Pandoro-gate" scandal involving influencer Chiara Ferragni, establishes strict transparency requirements for commercial campaigns that link product sales to charitable donations. The legislation imposes information obligations on both sellers and promoters, including social media influencers, requiring advance disclosure of donation amounts, beneficiaries, and timelines to prevent misleading charity-washing practices.

In connection with the International Advertising Association's Creativity4Better conference, which is being held in Milan this year, the IAA will also be hosting a legal and public policy seminar...

The Italian transposition of the EU Directive 2020/1828 on representative actions by means of Legislative Decree no. 28/2023 ("Representative Action") will create a "new deal for consumers"