Cloudflare defies Italy’s Piracy Shield, won’t block websites on 1.1.1.1 DNS
Italy has imposed a 14 million euro fine on Cloudflare for failing to block access to pirate sites through its 1.1.1.1 DNS service.
MAIN POINTS
- Italy fined Cloudflare 14 million euros.
- The fine is due to not blocking pirate sites.
- Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS service is involved.
- Italian authorities are enforcing stricter piracy controls.
TAKEAWAYS
- Cloudflare faces significant financial penalties for non-compliance.
- DNS services are under scrutiny for piracy issues.
- Legal actions are increasing against tech companies in Europe.
- Companies need to adapt to regional legal requirements.