Greece has launched a national app to help parents manage online time and access—proving that age verification can be both secure and user-friendly.
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Kids Wallet
As children spend more
of their lives online, the risks surrounding digital freedom are shifting.
Greece is responding with a public tool that puts age verification at the core
of online safety—not just as a formality, but as a functional system that gives
families real control. Kids Wallet, a free government-backed app, helps parents
set clear boundaries while respecting privacy. It’s simple, official, and
designed to grow with a child’s digital journey.
Unlike most apps that
rely on self-declared ages, Kids Wallet pulls directly from Greece’s civil
registry. A parent signs in using their tax credentials and verifies their
child’s profile using national records. That verified identity then acts as a
filter for what the child can access on their phone or tablet. It’s a seamless
way to bring structure to online time without depending on third-party
software.
Once set up, the app
enables a range of options: screen time limits, app-specific access, and safe
browsing controls tailored to the child’s real age. You can allow an hour of
video apps, block specific platforms, or set a digital break period—all through
a clean, mobile interface. And because it’s built on government infrastructure,
it avoids common issues around data collection and third-party tracking.
This isn’t just
another tool in the app store—it’s part of Greece’s national strategy for
healthier tech habits. As concerns grow about overexposure to social media and
online content, Kids Wallet steps in with a responsible model that doesn’t rely
on fear or surveillance. Parents get real authority over their child’s access,
and kids aren’t pushed into platforms too early.
By embedding screen
time controls within an official, verified system, Greece shows how governments
can protect digital rights without overstepping. The app is voluntary, easy to
use, and grounded in existing services families already trust. For a country
investing in digital maturity, this move reflects a deeper commitment to online
well-being.
While Greece is the
first EU country to roll out such a system at scale, the approach could inspire
others. As regulators across Europe explore stricter rules on age checks, Kids
Wallet offers a working model that balances security with simplicity. Rather
than policing behavior, it helps parents create digital routines that adapt as
their children grow.
If successful, this
kind of age verification could become a baseline feature of public digital
infrastructure—turning age from a checkbox into a built-in protection layer
that supports both safety and independence.
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