Greece Social Media Ban Under 16
- Efforts are underway across the European Union to develop robust age-verification systems for online content deemed unsuitable for children and adolescents.
- The European Union is working on a system to reliably restrict access to harmful online content for young peopel.This initiative aims to create a technological solution for verifying...
- Australia is leading the way in regulating social media access for minors.
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Efforts are underway across the European Union to develop robust age-verification systems for online content deemed unsuitable for children and adolescents. Austria is actively considering stricter enforcement of existing age restrictions on social media platforms, inspired by pioneering legislation in Australia.
Published: October 1, 2025, 06:00:03 AM
EU-Wide Age verification System in Development
The European Union is working on a system to reliably restrict access to harmful online content for young peopel.This initiative aims to create a technological solution for verifying age and controlling access to platforms containing potentially damaging material, such as radicalization content and violent videos. The technology is planned for integration into the digital EU ID card (eID), slated to become available by the end of 2026, providing a secure online identity proof for citizens European Commission – Digital Identity.
Australia as a Model for European Regulation
Australia is leading the way in regulating social media access for minors. The contry has already enacted legislation requiring users to be at least 16 years old to use platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. ABC News – Australia passes social media age verification laws This approach is being closely watched by European policymakers as a potential model for future regulations.
Austria’s Push for Stricter Enforcement
Austrian State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) is advocating for stronger enforcement of age restrictions on social media platforms within Austria. Despite a current minimum age of 14 for independent social media use in Austria, Pröll notes that platforms largely fail to enforce this rule. He emphasizes the serious risks posed by social media, including exposure to radicalization, violent content, and extreme ideologies. Proto Topic - Pröll wants to take action against platforms
The Greek government also views this initiative as a critical step in safeguarding the mental health and online security of children.
Challenges and Implementation
Implementing effective age verification systems presents notable challenges. Concerns around data privacy, the accuracy of verification methods, and the potential for circumvention are key considerations. The EU is reportedly considering the use of the ”Kids wallet” state app to automatically block access for underage users.