Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media
Engadget • • world
Key Points:
- Greece will ban children under 15 from using social media starting next year, citing concerns over anxiety, sleep problems, and addictive design features, announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
- The country has already banned mobile phones in schools in 2024 as part of its efforts to reduce excessive screen time among children.
- Social media companies will be legally required to verify users' ages and comply with the ban, with fines imposed under the EU’s Digital Services Act for non-compliance.
- Parents will need to use a state-backed app called Kids Wallet to pair with their child’s device and block social media access, though enforcement details are still being finalized.
- Greece aims to be a pioneer in this initiative and hopes to encourage the European Union to adopt similar measures.
