Greece joins push to ban social media for minors
Summary
Greece’s parliament approved a law that bans people under 15 from using social media. The law will start on January 1, 2027, and requires social media platforms to check users’ ages and face penalties if they do not follow the rules.Key Facts
- Greece passed a law banning social media use for anyone under 15 years old.
- The law was approved by the ruling party New Democracy; other parties did not support it.
- It will become effective on January 1, 2027.
- Social media companies must verify users’ ages to enforce the ban.
- Companies that fail to comply will face strong penalties.
- Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the plan on TikTok in April 2024.
- About 20 countries, including Australia, France, and the UK, have similar restrictions.
- Critics worry about social media addiction in children and potential harm to mental health.
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