Cloudflare Fined in Italy for Violating Anti-Piracy Law Targeting Illegal Football Streams

The U.S.-based internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare has been sanctioned in Italy for failing to comply with the "anti-piracy shield" law, which aims to combat the illegal broadcasting of football matches. This regulation requires technical intermediaries to block fraudulent transmissions. Cloudflare's CEO disputes this obligation, arguing that infrastructure providers must remain neutral. Isabelle Chaperon, a columnist for Le Monde's Economy section, highlights this debate over the neutrality of technical actors. No specific fine amount or sanction date is mentioned.