National Strategy for Protecting Minors from Internet Addiction
The National Strategy for Protecting Minors from Internet Addiction, developed by the Ministry of Digital Governance, addresses the detrimental health impacts of excessive screen time, highlighting the role of AI algorithms and personalised content in fostering addictive behaviours. It proposes a multi-faceted approach, including redesigning digital applications to be inherently safer for children, implementing educational initiatives and awareness campaigns for parents and minors, and establishing protective regulatory measures at both national and EU levels.
Law No. 4779/2021 on Audiovisual Media Services and Video Sharing Platforms
Law No. 4779/2021 implements the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) in Greece, regulating audiovisual media services and video-sharing platforms. The law establishes rules for the protection of minors, harmful content, advertising, age verification, and online safety, and sets requirements for reporting and complaint mechanisms. (Source: Website)
Greek Advertising and Communications Code (EKD-E)
The Greek Advertising and Marketing Communications Code is based on the Advertising and Marketing Communications Code of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which is applied internationally. The code was developed by the Communications Control Council, the competent body for self-regulation in the advertising market. This 2023 edition of the code sets out the rules that must be followed by all those involved in advertising and marketing, including advertisers, advertisers' agents, advertising media, content creators, influencers, bloggers, vloggers, etc.
Organic Law 8/2021 on the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents against violence
Organic Law 8/2021 on the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents against violence provides comprehensive protection for children and adolescents against all forms of violence, including digital and online violence. It mandates prevention, early detection, reporting, protection, and support measures across education, health, social services, and digital environments, and requires protocols for cyberbullying, sexual abuse, and harmful content.
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Strategy to eradicate violence against children and adolescents (EEVIA)
The “Estrategia de Erradicación de la Violencia contra la Infancia y Adolescencia” (2023–2030) (EEVIA) is a national plan aimed at eliminating all forms of violence against children and adolescents. Its primary goals are to strengthen the prevention of violence through coordinated efforts among public administrations and stakeholders, improve detection and early intervention using an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, and increase the visibility of violence against minors to better understand its scope.
Law 13/2022, of July 7, General Law on Audiovisual Communication (LGCA)
The General Law on Audiovisual Communication (Law 13/2022) transposes the European Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and establishes obligations for video-sharing platform service providers who create content, as well as for influencers or highly relevant content creators, to ensure the protection of minors. This law regulates audiovisual communication at the national level in Spain, including traditional and on-demand services, video-sharing platforms, and influencers.
Organic Law on Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD)
Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) is a key piece of Spanish legislation that adapts the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to Spanish law, while also adding provisions regarding digital rights. The law came into effect on December 6, 2018, and it repeals the previous Organic Law 15/1999. Among its provisions, the law safeguards minors' data privacy, contributing to a secure online environment.
Draft Organic Law for the Protection of Children in Digital Environments
In June 2024, the Spanish government proposed a Draft Organic Law for the Protection of Children in Digital Environments. Key components of this draft legislation include allowing courts to issue digital restraining orders against individuals posing online threats to minors; raising the minimum age requirement for opening social media accounts from 14 to 16 years; parental control tools by default in devices used by children; and implementing health screenings for teenagers to detect emotional disorders related to excessive internet use.
General Advertising Law 34/1988
General Advertising Law 34/1988 is structured into four titles: the first two set out general provisions and define illicit advertising, including administrative interventions for products or services that may pose risks to health or safety.
Spanish Advertising Self-Regulation Code
The Spanish Advertising Self-Regulation Code (Código de Conducta Publicitaria) is a comprehensive self-regulatory framework developed by AUTOCONTROL, the Association for the Self-Regulation of Commercial Communication in Spain. The code sets out ethical standards and guidelines for responsible advertising practices across all media, including television, digital platforms, and print. It covers key areas such as truthfulness, social responsibility, and respect for human dignity, with particular emphasis on the protection of children and online safety.
