Greece plans to stop children under 15 from using social media. The plan covers Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The rules would start on January 1, 2027. Groups in parliament will discuss the plan on October 13. Parliament plans to vote on October 22.
Companies would check users’ ages. These checks would keep personal information private. They would show that someone is old enough without sharing full details about that person. Greek and European authorities would help check that companies follow the rules.
The government wants to protect children’s mental health. Its concerns include worry, sadness, online bullying, and trouble paying attention. The plan’s success would depend on companies following the rules.
