The document summarizes Italian Cultural Heritage Protection Laws regarding accessing digital collections of art and cultural goods. It discusses how in 2004 laws were passed requiring permission from the Ministry of Heritage and Cultural Goods to reproduce any cultural goods. Permission is granted on a case by case basis depending on factors like ownership and intended use. It describes the successful Wiki Loves Monuments photo competition that resulted in over 12,000 photos, but an unresolved issue is allowing open licensing of photos. Suggestions include limiting specific works under protection laws and allowing reproductions with a CC license plus agreement regarding the laws.