nuOct 17, 2026, 16:03

Seizure of 'Antifa server' at US request leads to questions and concerns

Dutch authorities have seized a server belonging to the Italian hosting provider Autistici/Inventati at the request of the United States. The U.S. government classifies the company as a terrorist entity, sparking concerns among Dutch digital rights groups and industry associations regarding the precedent for such cross-border legal actions.

Dutch police have seized a server in Amsterdam belonging to the Italian hosting service Autistici/Inventati (A/I) following a legal assistance request from the United States. The U.S. government views the provider as a terrorist organization because it hosts numerous antifascist and anarchist websites, leading to its inclusion on an American terror watchlist. Following the classification, A/I decided to cease operations to protect its users, but authorities confiscated the equipment before data could be wiped. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service maintains that the seizure was legally grounded in mutual assistance treaties, though specific details regarding the request remain confidential. Data has not been immediately transferred to the U.S., but the lack of transparency has caused significant concern among privacy advocates and industry representatives. The Dutch Cloud Community has expressed alarm over this development, noting that internet service providers are typically not held liable for their users' content, and is seeking clarification on the precedent this action establishes for future cross-border legal requests.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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