On July 29, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) and the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali), with the aim of fostering more effective action in areas falling within their respective spheres of activity and shared interest, ensuring a coherent and effective application of data protection and competition regulations.

The Memorandum defines the framework for cooperation between the two Authorities, which will collaborate through mutual reporting in cases where, within the scope of their respective proceedings, potential violations of rules falling under the competence of the other Authority are identified. They will also exchange information on general strategic approaches, ongoing activities, and proceedings concerning matters of common interest. The Authorities will also work together in submitting joint reports to Parliament or the Government on issues of shared concern, as well as in joint initiatives relating to the protection of competition and consumers. Mutual consultations are envisaged, along with, within the limits permitted by law, collaboration in the context of their respective inspection activities.

For operational purposes, a Technical Working Group will be established, composed of the heads of the competent departments or their delegates, with the goal of ensuring effective coordination between the two Authorities.