The Italian Communications Regulatory Authority imposed a fine of 1,350,000.00 euros on Twitter
13 marzo 2024
On March 6, 2024, the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (Agcom) imposed a fine of 1,350,000.00 euros on Twitter International Unlimited Company, owner of the video sharing platform "X" , for the violation of the ban on gambling advertising, pursuant to article 9 of the so-called. Dignity Decree (resolution no. 65/24/CONS).
In particular, Agcom found nine violations, one for each individual account marked with the "Blue Check", relating to content having the nature of advertising communication of sites that carry out gaming and betting activities with cash winnings.
Agcom also found that only seven of the nine accounts were blocked directly by the platform during the procedural phase and therefore issued an access inhibition order for the other two accounts.
Finally, the Authority adopted an inhibition order for all further illicit content uploaded by the nine accounts.
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