Greece proposes social media ban for minors under 15

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The Greek government has introduced a legislative proposal to restrict social media access for minors under the age of 15. Presented by Ministers Akis Skertsos, Adonis Georgiadis, and Dimitris Papastergiou, the bill aims to combat digital addiction and protect the mental and physical health of children from algorithmic risks, such as sleep disturbances and cyberbullying.

If passed by the Parliament on October 22, the regulation is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. Under the new rules, social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok will be held responsible for implementing reliable age verification mechanisms. To protect privacy, the government suggests using digital tools such as the Kids Wallet and Gov.gr Wallet, which would only provide a digital signal indicating whether a user is above or below the age limit without sharing specific personal data.

For teenagers aged 15 to 18, the bill proposes that account creation and maintenance require explicit parental consent. The initiative aligns with broader European discussions, including the EU KIDS Act, and utilizes the enforcement mechanisms of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Adonis Georgiadis · Akis Skertsos · Aris Georgiadis · Dimitris Papastergiou · European Commission · European Union · Greece · Greek Parliament · Greek government

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[● 2 SOURCES] Under the EU KIDS Act proposal, children under 13 would be prohibited from accessing specific social media services. www.zarpanews.gr
[● 37 SOURCES] Social media platforms will be responsible for implementing reliable age verification mechanisms. pelop.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.iatronet.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.ertnews.gr · +25 more
[● 30 SOURCES] Digital tools like the Kids.gov.gr Wallet and Gov.gr Wallet are suggested as potential methods for age verification. www.zougla.gr · www.iatronet.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.ertnews.gr · e-thessalia.gr · +19 more
[● 41 SOURCES] The new age limit of 15 years for social media access is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. pelop.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.iatronet.gr · best-tv.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · +29 more
[● 41 SOURCES] Greece plans to implement a national age limit for minors accessing social media. pelop.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.iatronet.gr · best-tv.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · +29 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The EU KIDS Act proposes a minimum European age limit of 15 for creating personal accounts on specific social media and video-sharing services. greekcitytimes.com · www.zarpanews.gr · www.flash.gr · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.halternerzeitung.de
[● 2 SOURCES] For users aged 15 to 18, account creation and maintenance will require explicit parental consent. best-tv.gr
[● 18 SOURCES] The Greek regulation targets social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat, but excludes instant messaging apps like Viber and WhatsApp. best-tv.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.veriotis.gr · cretaone.gr · www.ilialive.gr · +11 more
[● 40 SOURCES] Greek ministers Akis Skertsos, Adonis Georgiadis, and Dimitris Papastergiou presented a new regulatory framework for social media access. best-tv.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.iatronet.gr · +28 more