Italy: Technology

On 10 October 2025, the Italian Framework Law on Artificial Intelligence (Law No. 132/2025) entered into force, marking the transition from a "tolerated" and "spontaneous" technological use to an authorised and regulated...

Law No. 132 (the Italian Artificial Intelligence Act) took effect on 10 October 2025.1 Under the Italian AI Act, at least one implementing decree that defines an "organic framework" for data, algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI)-training methods is due by October 2026.

On October 10, 2025, Italy became the first EU member state to enact comprehensive national AI legislation when Law No. 132/2025 entered into force.

The Italian Data Protection Authority has issued a landmark decision against Character Technologies, Inc., examining how generative AI services must comply with GDPR requirements when processing personal data for model training and operation. The case establishes critical precedents for transparency obligations, age verification mechanisms, and the timing of data protection impact assessments for AI developers operating in the European Union.

As artificial intelligence regulation proliferates globally, the question has shifted from whether to regulate AI to how best to govern it across multiple jurisdictions. Italy's implementation of the EU AI Act through Law No. 132 of 2025 reveals both the challenges of multilevel governance and the critical role legal professionals must play in balancing innovation with rights protection.

ADVANT Nctm's digital compliance and technology practice explores the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, data protection, and regulatory frameworks. From the Italian Data Protection Authority's latest...

Italy's 2025 Budget Law significantly reformed cryptocurrency taxation, raising capital gains rates to 33% from 2026 and eliminating the previous €2,000 annual threshold. Understanding these changes is crucial for anyone holding crypto-assets in Italy, as new reporting obligations and tax rates now apply to all realized gains, staking rewards, and other crypto-related proceeds.

Discover how switching to Revolut's new Italian banking operation can eliminate those frustrating transaction fees that Italian banks charge for basic services like bonifici and bill payments. Learn about the potential annual savings and improved user experience that comes with this digital banking alternative.

The MiCA Rule – Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is the European legal framework governing the crypto-assets market within the European Union. MiCA applies to individuals, legal entities, and other undertakings involved in the issuance, public offering, admission to trading of crypto-assets, or the provision of crypto-related services within the EU.