Greece is launching a new digital age verification app called “Kids Wallet” within the next month, aimed at protecting minors from online addiction and enabling safer internet usage. The initiative is part of Greece’s broader push for stronger EU-wide legislation on child protection in the digital space.
The app will leverage Greece’s existing digital ID infrastructure through TaxisNet, the national authorization service, to verify children’s ages using civil registry data. With parental consent, the system will allow third-party applications to confirm a child’s age via API, while giving parents control over which apps their children can access and for how long.
Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou emphasized the urgency of addressing online child protection at the European level. “The protection of minors from addiction to the internet and taking action on this issue on a European level are key priorities. Our main digital tool in this direction is the Kids Wallet app,” he stated.
The initiative aligns with the broader European Digital Identity Wallet program, which aims to provide secure digital identities for all EU citizens by 2026. Greece is advocating for a “digital majority age” of 15, which would require parental consent for social media access, along with mandatory parental control software on internet-enabled devices sold in the EU.
The news comes as tech companies are also exploring similar solutions, with Google recently announcing plans to expand its digital wallet functionality to children using Family Link-managed Android devices. These parallel initiatives reflect growing recognition that traditional age verification methods, such as self-declaration, are insufficient for protecting minors online.
Sources: Euractiv, Hellenic News of America
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March 14, 2025 – by the ID Tech Editorial Team
