Greece bans social media use by children under 15
The Greek Parliament on Friday, October 23, approved a bill that prohibits the use of social networks by children under 15 years of age against the background of growing social networks.
The Greek Parliament on Friday, October 23, approved a bill that bans the use of social networks by children under 15 years of age amid growing concerns about their impact on the health and safety of minors.
According to Reuters, the ban comes into force on January 1, 2027.
Australia became the first country to pass a law restricting social media use by minors, doing so last year. A similar law adopted in France was repealed by the country's Constitutional Council in August, the report said.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said social media had 2-1.2 months to develop a way to verify users' ages and protect their privacy.
"Greece is among seven European Union countries that are seeking a solution for age verification together with the European Commission," the agency said.
Greece says it supports parents in the fight against "endless ribbon-flipping," which deprives children of sleep, concentration and time spent with friends.
