Greece plans social media restrictions for children under 15

The Greek government announced it has prepared a new bill restricting access to social media platforms for those under 15 years of age, with the goal of protecting children from dangers in the digital world.

Purpose of the Bill

The Greek government prepared a new bill to protect children from dangers in the digital world, and this regulation was announced to the public during a joint press conference held in Athens.

The justifications for the bill, which envisages placing limits on minors' social media use, were shared in detail by government officials.

Statements by Minister Skertsos

Minister of State Akis Skertsos stated that social media companies' existing measures to protect children remain insufficient and expressed that this situation necessitates a new legal regulation.

Data Provided by Minister Georgiadis

Minister of Health Antonis Georgiadis announced that more than half of children in the 10-12 age group have a social media account and that one out of every four children spends excessive time on these platforms.

Implementation Schedule and Scope

Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiu reported that the legal framework will be prepared in accordance with European Union legislation and that implementation is planned to begin as of January 1, 2027.

It was stated that the regulation will not be limited to new accounts, and access restrictions will also be imposed on existing accounts previously created by children who have not turned 15.