While designed to simplify digital services, Greece’s new Personal Number system poses potential risks to citizens’ sensitive data if misused or mishandled

Citizens who had not applied by November 5 now receive a Personal Number automatically, streamlining identification for public services. Corrections are underway to reconcile discrepancies across government records

Greek citizens have until November 5 to obtain their new 12-digit Personal Number (Προσωπικός Αριθμός), a mandatory identifier required before applying for the upcoming digital national ID card

The new ID form aims to streamline Greek citizens’ everyday transactions with the state, including tax authorities, social security, and general transactions