Cyprus will set the minimum age for creating and maintaining social media accounts at 15, according to a statement by President Nikos Christodoulides. The measure is intended to enhance the protection of children in the digital environment and strengthen the role of families, while ensuring more effective enforcement by online platforms.
“The protection of our children in the digital environment is a top priority for our government,” the president said in a post.
Age verification to be introduced
Christodoulides added that the Republic of Cyprus is among the European Union member states moving immediately to implement the European technical proposal for age verification online.
According to the president, the proposal will be incorporated within the year into the national “Digital Citizen” application.
Legislative framework
He noted that the relevant bill will regulate the scope of application, the obligation for age verification, penalties for non-compliance and the necessary transitional provisions.