Greece plans to mandate a 15-year age limit for social media access starting January 1, 2027, utilizing a privacy-focused 'Kids Wallet' verification tool. The policy aims to curb digital addiction and aligns with the European Commission’s proposed EU Kids Act framework.
This national mandate forces social media platforms to integrate technical age-gating solutions like the Kids Wallet, shifting the burden of verification from parents to service providers. By moving ahead of the EU Kids Act, Greece establishes a regulatory template for how member states might restrict addictive design features such as infinite scrolling for minors. The success of this initiative depends on the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission's ability to coordinate cross-border enforcement under the Digital Services Act. Watch for the specific technical integration requirements platforms must adopt to interface with the Greek national wallet system by late 2026.
The broader European regulatory landscape is currently seeing increased scrutiny of platform safety, as seen when Ofcom faces litigation surge regarding the implementation of the UK Online Safety Act. Meanwhile, broader EU Big Tech levy discussions continue to shape the financial obligations of major digital service providers, while EU AI Act compliance deadlines for high-risk systems have recently been delayed until 2027.
Greece will implement a mandatory 15-year age limit for social media access beginning January 1, 2027. To enforce this, the government will use a privacy-focused Kids Wallet tool that verifies age without exposing personal data. This policy shifts verification responsibility to platforms and sets a precedent for future EU-wide regulations.
The new 15-year-old age limit for social media access in Greece officially begins on January 1, 2027.
Greece will use a tool called Kids Wallet, which provides a binary flag to platforms indicating whether a user is above or below the age threshold without revealing specific birth dates or personal identity data.
Enforcement will be managed through the Digital Services Act, with the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission reporting any violations to Irish regulators.
Proposed European frameworks for users aged 13 to 15 include bans on endless scrolling, overnight access lockouts, and a one-hour daily usage cap.
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