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Unauthorized access to an IT system via WhatsApp chats and the use of such chats as evidence in divorce proceedings
On 23 May, the Italian Supreme Court issued judgment no. 19421, affirming that unauthorized access to the WhatsApp application system falls within the scope of
Juvenile diversion program
The probation program in Italian criminal proceedings involving juvenile defendants is an institution aimed at the positive development of the minor’s personality and their social
Asset forfeiture from competitors engaged in corruption
On April 8th, the Joint Sections of the Court of Cassation issued Judgment No. 13783 concerning confiscation. One of the most important principles states that,
The European Cybersecurity challenges: the Warsaw Call
On 4-5 March 2025, Warsaw hosted a meeting of EU ministers responsible for cybersecurity – the first ever entirely dedicated to the European Union’s cybersecurity.
Financial scams
What are financial scams? Financial scams are fraudulent schemes that lead to the loss of invested assets through deception. Financial scams carried out by entities
Calculation of damages in criminal IP cases
In December 2024 Eurojust and Euipo prepared the annual report calculation of damages in criminal IP crimes using information obtained from online sources, national judgements
The ecosystem of intellectual property crime
On October 16, Europol and EUIPO published a joint strategic analysis report on enablers and impact of intellectual property crime.
Revenge porn
On August 28, the Court of Cassation filed judgment no. 33230 on revenge porn and stalking. Revenge porn: The case The appellant had been convicted
The new provisions regarding offenses related to income tax and value-added tax
The Legislative Decree on Tax Sanctions No. 87 of June 14, 2024, has been in force since June 29, 2024, and implements some of the
Seizure of messages on electronic devices
On June 28, the Court of Cassation issued a ruling concerning the seizure of messaging stored in the memory of cell phones, smartphones, or any
Directive 2024/1260 of the European parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on asset recovery and confiscation
On May 2nd, Directive 2024/1260 of April 24th on asset recovery and confiscation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Member States
The Italian Draft Law against bullying and cyber-bullying
On May 15, the Draft Law containing provisions to bolster the prevention and counteraction of bullying and cyberbullying was approved, which integrates and develops the existing provisions on the subject.
The identification through IP addresses of users who violate copyright online is lawful
National public authority responsible for combating online counterfeiting may access identification data on the basis of an IP address.
AI and Crimes: The Criminal Provisions of the Italian Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence
The 23rd of April, the Government approved the Draft Law ‘Principles regarding artificial intelligence’, which foresees, on a criminal level, a range of offenses committed
Computer Seizure: Cassation Rules for Forensic Copies of Devices
4On December 15, 2023, the Court of Cassation issued a judgment annulling with referral of the Review Court order, which upheld the probative seizure decree
