Greece Parliament Approves Bill Restricting Social Media Access for Minors
What happened
Greece's Parliament approved a bill on October 23, 2026, that would prohibit children under 15 from using covered social networking services starting January 1, 2027. The Greek Health Ministry requires service providers to assign age checks using methods that are appropriate, proportionate, and reliable. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that the bill addresses the issue of platforms monetizing user attention.
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Why it matters
The legislation places compliance obligations on service providers regarding age verification for online social networking services. This mandates changes to how these services operate within Greece. Providers must devise privacy-preserving checks within a set timeframe to meet the ministry’s standards.
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Who's involved
- GreeceThe country where the legislation is being implemented.
- Kyriakos MitsotakisThe Prime Minister who argued that platforms monetize user attention.
- parliamentThe legislative body that passed the bill.
- New DemocracyThe political party that supported the bill.
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The entities involved
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Greece
country in Southeast Europe
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Greek politician, prime Minister of Greece, President of New Democracy party
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parliament
legislative body of government