Greece Set to Ban Social Media for Under-15s from Next Year The Greek government has announced plans to ban social media for children under the age of 15, in a move aimed at protecting young people from the potential risks associated with online activity. The proposed ban, which is set to come into effect from January 1st next year, has been welcomed by many in Greece who are concerned about the impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being. It follows a similar move in France, where a law banning children under the age of 15 from social media came into effect last year. Spain has also implemented a similar ban, although it applies to children under the age of 18. The Greek government says the ban is necessary to protect young people from the potential harms of social media, including cyberbullying, online harassment, and the spread of misinformation. "We are taking this step to protect our children from the risks associated with social media," said a spokesperson for the Greek Ministry of Education. "We believe that children under the age of 15 are not yet mature enough to navigate the online world safely and responsibly." The ban will apply to all social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Parents who allow their children to use social media before the age of 15 could face fines of up to €10,000. The move has been praised by many in Greece who believe it will help to protect young people from the potential risks associated with social media. "This is a necessary step to protect our children," said a parent in Athens. "We should be doing everything we can to keep them safe online." However, some have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the ban and the potential impact on young people's ability to access information and connect with others online. "It's not a simple solution to the problem of social media," said a spokesperson for the Greek Civil Liberties Union. "We need to be thinking about ways to educate children about online safety and responsibility, rather than simply banning them from social media." The Greek government says it will be working with social media companies to ensure that the ban is enforced and that children are protected online. The move is set to come into effect from January 1st next year. Source: undefined. Visit the original source link below for the complete story.