A Media and Wiretapping Bill that was under consideration by the Italian parliament for two years (harshly criticized by the United Nations) would have introduced a "gag rule" by restricting journalists from publishing wiretapping records during investigations, possibly in the public interest. 
Muswada wa Sheria ya Vyombo vya Habari na Usikilizaji Mawasiliano kwa Siri ambao ulikuwa ukifikiriwa kujadiliwa na Bunge la Italia kwa muda wa miaka miwili sasa (na ambao ulikosolewa vibaya sana na Umoja wa Kimataifa) inasemekana ungeanzisha kile kinachoitwa "sheria kabaji" ambayo ingewazuia waandishi wa habari kuchapisha rekodi walizonasa kwa siri za mawasiliano wakati wakifanya uchunguzi, hasa kwa lengo la manufaa ya umma.