Tracking digital lifestyle for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · Digital LifestyleItaly's Privacy Authority faces corruption probe after board member met PM's sister before sanctioning investigative show. Includes Meta election interference inquiry.
Economy · Digital Lifestyle64% of Italians use digital payments daily. Utilities reach 89% adoption, but public transit lags at 55%. Find out where cash still matters in Italy.
Politics · Digital LifestyleBarbara Berlusconi backs proposal for stricter school smartphone rules and social media age checks in Italy. Bills under discussion for possible 2026 start.
Economy · Digital LifestyleItaly tightens BNPL rules from November 2026. New affordability checks, stricter lending standards, and disclosure requirements protect vulnerable households from over-indebtedness.
Digital Lifestyle · PoliticsItaly's Article 612-quater criminalizes deepfake distribution. Learn how victims can report AI-generated intimate images and what penalties perpetrators face.
Economy · Digital LifestyleIntesa Sanpaolo fined €17.6M for moving 2.4M customers without consent. Learn your right to return with better terms by December 2026. GDPR enforcement in action.
Economy · Digital LifestyleItaly requires businesses to link POS terminals and cash registers by April 20, 2026. Miss the deadline and face €1,000-€4,000 fines. Registration guide.
Sports · Digital LifestyleDAZN gets 69 exclusive World Cup matches in Italy from 2026. Rai broadcasts 35 free, including opener and final. Plan your viewing options now.
Digital Lifestyle · EconomyBank of Italy warns of deepfake videos impersonating Governor Panetta to steal money. Learn how to spot and avoid investment fraud schemes targeting Italy residents.