Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has issued a stark warning to Italian regulators, threatening to withdraw the company’s servers from Italy following a hefty €14 million fine imposed by AGCOM, the country’s communications authority. The penalty stems from Cloudflare’s alleged failure to comply with new regulations aimed at curbing online misinformation and harmful content. This developing dispute highlights the growing tensions between global tech firms and national regulators seeking tighter control over internet governance and content moderation.
Cloudflare Faces Backlash in Italy Following Substantial AGCOM Fine
In a bold response to the recent regulatory action, Cloudflare’s CEO has issued a stark warning to Italian authorities after the company was slapped with a hefty €14 million fine by AGCOM, Italy’s Communications Authority. The fine, which targets Cloudflare for alleged non-compliance with local content regulation mandates, has stirred significant…
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Author : Olivia Williams
Publish date : 2026-01-12 23:24:00
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