### [2026-10-23](/feed/2026/10/23/index.md)

##### Online age verification laws by country
# The Greek parliament approves a law banning children and teenagers under 15 from using social media from January 1, 2027, requiring age verification and penalties for platforms that fail to comply. 

A growing number of countries are tightening rules governing children's online activity amid fears of addiction.


### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/23/greece-joins-push-to-ban-social-media-for-minors) [Image](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/2026-05-13T134100Z_1030381756_RC2B8LAPPQ5I_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-DAILYLIFE-1792755671.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)

### Changes:

1. Greece's parliament approves a law banning children under 15 from using social media from January 1, 2027, requiring age verification and penalties for platforms that fail to comply.  _2026-10-24 04:17:15 (First version)_
2. The Greek parliament approves a law banning children under 15 from using social media from January 1, 2027, requiring age verification and penalties for platforms that fail to comply.  _2026-10-24 16:17:25 (Update)_
2. The Greek parliament approves a law banning children and teenagers under 15 from using social media from January 1, 2027, requiring age verification and penalties for platforms that fail to comply.  _(Current version)_

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