Greece is advancing a broader digital governance strategy focused on strengthening online child protection and expanding the use of artificial intelligence in public administration, according to Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dimitris Papastergiou. The plan aims to modernize state services while addressing risks linked to digital platforms and online safety.
A key measure under consideration would require social media platforms from 2027 onward to block access for users under the age of 15 using formal age verification systems rather than self-declared age information. The initiative is designed to improve child safety online and reduce exposure to harmful or addictive digital content.
The policy also includes the deployment of privacy-preserving verification tools such as the “Kids Wallet,” which confirms age eligibility without sharing sensitive personal data. Authorities say these safeguards are intended to balance stronger protection for minors with respect for user privacy.
Alongside online safety reforms, Greece is already using AI in public enforcement, particularly in road safety. Smart surveillance systems and cameras are being used to detect violations and issue digital fines through government platforms, with plans to expand this infrastructure nationwide.
Together, these measures form part of Greece’s wider effort to digitize public administration, improve efficiency, and enhance accountability, while reshaping how citizens interact with government services through increased use of AI-driven systems.
