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Greece bans social media for under-15s, effective 2027

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Greece has officially passed a law banning social media use for individuals under the age of 15, with the measure set to take effect on January 1, 2027. This legislation, which applies to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X, requires these services to implement reliable age-verification methods. The law aims to protect children online, with fines for non-compliance to be levied under the EU's Digital Services Act. While supported by the public, the bill faced opposition from minority parties but was passed using the government's majority. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for child online safety regulations, potentially influencing other nations and the broader digital services landscape.

RANK_REASON A national government enacting a significant new regulation impacting major technology platforms and user behavior. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Greece bans social media for under-15s, effective 2027

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Greece enacts social media ban for kids under 15

    Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.

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