Some of Europe’s biggest sports leagues, broadcasters and live event operators are urging Brussels to introduce new EU rules to tackle real-time piracy of live content.
UEFA has become the first exclusive sports rights-holder to join the ACE, deepening cross-sector efforts to disrupt illegal live streaming worldwide.
Italian authorities have intensified their clampdown on illegal IPTV use, with DAZN, Sky Italia, and Serie A preparing to seek compensation from thousands of viewers.
Movistar Plus+ says almost half of Spanish football viewers are now watching matches illegally.
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has launched a new campaign, DStv ZIMnandi, aimed at curbing cross-border signal piracy and encouraging viewers to switch to locally licensed subscriptions.
Thai authorities have closed one of the country’s most prominent pirate IPTV networks following raids in Bangkok and Nonthaburi.
The Swedish government is preparing legislation that would make it an offence for consumers to use illegal IPTV services, extending current rules that primarily target distributors.
Italian authorities have dismantled a large-scale digital piracy network in an operation coordinated by prosecutors in Catania, eight arrests.
An elderly couple from Bavaria is standing trial in Landshut, accused of orchestrating a large-scale piracy scheme that allegedly defrauded pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland of more than €4.4 million.
FACT have conducted an enforcement operation addressing Irish retail outlets involved in providing access to illegal TV streaming services.
ACE and DAZN’s anti-piracy team have shut down Calcio which streamed unlicensed content from its base in Moldova.
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