Greece's parliament has approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, effective January 1, 2027, following Australia's lead. This ban aims to address concerns about the impact of social media on children's health and safety, with Greece committed to helping parents curb "endless scrolling" that deprives children of sleep, concentration, and time with friends.
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Greece's ban on social media for children under 15 aims to protect children from the nega…: Greece's ban on social media for children under 15 aims to protect children from the negative impact of social media.
The ban follows Australia's lead and is part of a broader trend in Europe to restrict min…: The ban follows Australia's lead and is part of a broader trend in Europe to restrict minors' access to social media.
Greece is committed to helping parents manage their children's social media use to improv…: Greece is committed to helping parents manage their children's social media use to improve their health and well-being.
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ATHENS, Oct 23 : Greece's parliament approved a bill on Friday that bans the use of social media platforms for children under 15 amid growing concerns over their impact on the health and safety of minors.
• The ban comes into force on January 1, 2027
• Australia was the first country to pass legislation to curb the use of social media by minors, doing so last year. A similar law passed in France was struck down by the country's Constitutional Council in August
• Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said social media platforms have 2-1/2 months to devise a way to verify users' ages and protect their privacy
• Greece is among seven European Union countries seeking an age verification solution with the European Commission
• Greece says it is standing by parents to help curb the "endless scrolling" that deprives children of sleep, concentration and time with their friends
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