Greece bans social media access for children under 15 from January 2027
Greece will prohibit social media accounts for children under 15 starting January 1, 2027, requiring platforms to verify user ages under threat of heavy fines.
KEY POINTS
- Minimum age for social media access set at 15 years
- Rules take effect on January 1, 2027
- Platforms must verify user ages while limiting data collection
- Non-compliant companies may face fines up to 6 percent of global turnover
- Experts say the ban alone is not enough to protect children
The Greek parliament has passed a bill setting the minimum age for social media access at 15 years old. The new rules are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
The regulation targets platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat. Children below the age threshold will be barred from creating or using accounts on these services.
“The law is only a starting point.”
Platforms must implement reliable age verification mechanisms without collecting more personal data than necessary. The bill does not mandate a specific app, though Kids Wallet and Gov.gr Wallet are mentioned as suitable examples.
Experts warn that the legislation is only a starting point and that a ban alone is insufficient given the rapid pace of technological change. They call for stronger reinforcement of the bill to address risks to children's mental, cognitive, and physical health.
Technology companies that fail to comply face severe sanctions and fines that may reach up to 6 percent of their global turnover. The full implementation details will be reviewed based on the final legislative text.
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