Greece Nears Final Stages of Social Media Ban for Under-15s

New Safety Measures for Children The Greek government is moving toward the final stages of a legislative draft aimed at ensuring children's safety in the digital world.
The proposed regulation, which seeks to restrict social media use for those under the age of 15, is expected to be enacted shortly.
Technical Infrastructure and Age Verification To implement the regulation, the government plans to leverage existing digital systems.
Reports indicate that the technical infrastructure for age verification will be facilitated through the "Kids Wallet" application.
This system is designed to reliably confirm user ages and prevent children below the age limit from accessing social media platforms.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has brought the age limit regulation to the forefront, stating that protecting children in the digital environment is among the government's top priorities.
Countries such as France and Australia have previously introduced or proposed comparable regulations.
Notably, Australia's recent enforcement of a ban for those under 16 led to the closure of millions of accounts, demonstrating the significant impact such measures can have on digital platforms.