Greece passes social media ban for children under 15
The Greek Parliament approved a new law on Friday banning children under 15 from using social media platforms, with the restrictions set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Platforms must integrate age verification checks using the state Kids Wallet app to enforce the rule. Lawmakers passed the legislation to protect minors from excessive screen time, endless scrolling, sleep deprivation, and health and safety risks tied to mental well-being.
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- ✓ The Greek parliament approved a bill banning social media use for children under 15.
- ✓ The social media ban for minors will take effect on January 1, 2027.
- ✓ Social media platforms must check ages through the state Kids Wallet app.
- ✓ Australia was the first country to pass legislation to curb the use of social media by minors, doing so last year.
What changed
The Greek Parliament officially approved a law banning social media for children under 15, establishing a concrete implementation start date of January 1, 2027.
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Greece Passes Social Media Ban for Minors Under 15
The Greek Parliament approved a new law on Friday banning children under 15 from using social media platforms, with the restrictions set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Platforms must integrate age verification checks using the state Kids Wallet app to enforce the rule. Lawmakers passed the legislation to protect minors from excessive screen time, endless scrolling, sleep deprivation, and health and safety risks tied to mental well-being.
Why it matters
The decision places Greece alongside a growing international push to impose age limits and curbs on young people using digital applications. Australia passed similar legislation last year to restrict minor usage, while a French measure faced rejection by the constitutional council in August. The Greek framework aligns with broader European Union efforts addressing child online safety and age verification.
What is confirmed
- The Greek parliament approved a bill banning social media use for children under 15.
- The social media ban for minors will take effect on January 1, 2027.
- Social media platforms must check ages through the state Kids Wallet app.
- Australia was the first country to pass legislation to curb the use of social media by minors, doing so last year.
- A similar law passed in France was struck down by the country's Constitutional Council in August.
What to watch next
- Implementation of age verification safeguards by social media platforms ahead of the January 1, 2027 deadline
- Additional details on how tourists and adults will be affected by age checks
- Potential legal challenges or technical adjustments to the Kids Wallet app integration
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- Reuters — Greece passes social media ban for children under 15
- Al Jazeera — Greece joins push to ban social media for minors
- Engadget — Greece Enacts Social Media Ban For Kids Under 15
- The National Herald — Greek Parliament Approves Social Media Ban for Minors from Jan. 1, 2027
- Daily Tech News Show — Greece Bans Social Media for Children Under 15 Starting in 2027 – DTH
- MediaPost — Greece Passes Teen Social Media Ban 10/26/2026
- www.engadget.com — Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15
- dw.com — Greece puts age-limits on social media, banning access for kids under 15
- gizmodo.com — Greece’s Social Media Ban for Under-15s: What Adults and Visitors Should Know
- hi-Tech.ua — Greece Bans Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for Minors
- en.yenisafak.com — Australia warns of unprecedented AI threat to infrastructure
- thenextweb.com — Greece passes law banning social media for children under 15 - TNW ,The heart of tech™
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