Greece is set to introduce a new age verification application named “Kids Wallet” to combat online addiction among minors, aligning with the EU’s broader efforts to enhance child protection online. This initiative includes features for parental control and supports a push for EU-wide regulations to ensure stricter protections for minors, including setting a digital majority age and mandatory parental control software on devices.
Tag: Digital Services Act
A Greek court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to reactivate the deactivated accounts of lawyer Ariadne Nouka. The court ruled that Meta’s actions violated the European Union’s Digital Services Act by failing to provide clear justification or due process for the account suspension. Nouka’s accounts were disabled after removing a video about upcoming legislative changes, raising concerns about censorship and platform accountability. The case is seen as a landmark decision with potential implications for user rights and transparency in digital platforms.
Days before Germany’s election, the EU threatens X with hefty fines and a potential ban for alleged election interference, raising concerns about censorship amidst the AfD’s rise in polls.
Greece and 11 other EU nations have urged the European Commission to take stronger action against foreign election interference under the Digital Services Act. The call comes amid growing concerns over Russia and China’s influence, with upcoming elections in Germany and Poland heightening the urgency for preventive measures.
Fidias Panayiotou, an independent MEP from Cyprus, has quickly become a notable supporter of Elon Musk’s agenda within the European Parliament. Through a unique relationship fostered largely on social media, Fidias shares Musk’s views on digital freedom and reducing bureaucracy, creating both interest and controversy in the political landscape of the EU.
Greek citizens can now easily report violations committed by digital platforms, thanks to a new…
The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook…