No Social Media Before 15: Greece Passes New Child Safety Law
What Happened
Greece has approved a law barring children under 15 from using covered social media platforms from January 1, 2027. Platforms will be responsible for verifying users’ ages, with the system designed to confirm whether someone is above or below 15 without disclosing their date of birth.
Key Takeaways
The law shifts responsibility to social media platforms to keep under-15s off covered services, as Greece moves to curb children’s exposure to excessive social-media use while preserving privacy in age checks.