The Italian gambling authority has published the list of entities that have been admitted to stage 2 of the license application process, which involves multiple obligations and options, within a short timeframe.
The European Union and the United States are taking radically different paths when it comes to copyright and generative AI training.
A recent and far-reaching decision by the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) has significantly altered the rules governing marketing privacy consent in Italy, introducing a potential obligation to adopt a double opt-in mechanism for collecting consent that exceeds the requirements in other EU countries.
Why This Case Matters: A Shift in Privacy Consent…
The final version of the Italian guidelines on certification for online gambling systems introduce a stricter and more comprehensive regulatory framework, setting new technical and procedural standards for platform compliance.
The potential classification of activities associated with ransomware cyberattacks, including ransom payments by victims, as a crime has long been an unresolved issue, also in Italy. This concern has now led Italy to introduce a groundbreaking legislative proposal aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and mitigating threats posed by digital extortionists.
In less than 50 days, relevant provisions of the EU AI Act will become applicable making even more paramount for businesses to ensure compliance in the exploitation of artificial intelligence systems.
With Ruling No. 6 of 3 June 2025, the Italian Tax Authority provided important clarification on determining taxable revenues for digital services tax (Digital Services Tax, or DST) purposes for operators in the online betting and gambling sector. Among the most significant aspects, we note the exclusion of bonuses granted to players from the calculation of the DST tax base.
The European Commission has launched a consultation on high-risk AI systems to support the adoption of the implementing act under Article 6(2) of the AI Act which is a crucial step for any sort of business.
How do legal teams support strategic investments in the fast-evolving technology sector? In this episode of Legal Leaders Insights, Giulio Coraggio speaks with Benedetta Volpi, General Counsel of Nextalia SGR, about how private equity can be a powerful engine for digital transformation and innovation across tech-driven industries.
The DGOJ issued significant Spanish gambling sanctions totaling €77.4 million in 2024, targeting both illegal operators and licensed companies failing to comply with regulatory standards.