Milano Cortina Winter Olympics threatened by Cloudflare funding withdrawal
Summary
Cloudflare, an internet company based in the United States, is considering stopping its services in Italy, including support for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This follows a 14 million euro fine imposed by Italy's communications authority for not effectively countering online piracy. Cloudflare's CEO criticized the fine and the anti-piracy system, stating it lacks judicial oversight and transparency.Key Facts
- Cloudflare threatened to withdraw its services in Italy after a fine for not tackling online piracy.
- Italy's communication authority, Agcom, fined Cloudflare 14 million euros for anti-piracy law violations.
- The "Piracy Shield" system requires providers to block pirated content quickly.
- Cloudflare's CEO argued that the system lacks judicial oversight and global fairness.
- Cloudflare provides security and traffic management services, managing about 20% of global internet traffic.
- The company may stop its free security services for users in Italy and halt investments there.
- Talks with US officials and the International Olympic Committee are planned by Cloudflare's CEO.
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