The internet in Greece. EKKE'survey for the World Internet Project

The National Centre for Social Research (EKKE) continuously monitors social and sociotechnological developments with the aim of promoting evidence-based policymaking and responding to the need for timely and reliable information on internet use in Greece. Since 2015, EKKE has undertaken a large-scale research initiative focusing on the penetration and multifaceted impacts of online infrastructure on Greek society. This initiative aspires to provide a scientifically validated and philosophically reflective perspective on the phenomena of the digital world.

Specifically, the World Internet Project Greece is an empirical survey conducted by EKKE as part of the World Internet Project, an international collaboration of universities and research centers spanning over 30 countries across different continents. This global research program, initiated in 1999, is led by the Annenberg School Center for the Digital Future at the University of Southern California, under the direction of Professor Jeff Cole.

The current report provides an in-depth analysis of the findings from the latest round of the World Internet Project Greece (2019). It highlights key issues related to the "Greek internet," including:

• The digital divide and disparities in access.
• The uses and informational/entertainment value of the internet.
• The impact on social capital and its trustworthiness.
• Topics of freedom of expression, political literacy, victimization, and privacy violations.

This work aims to offer critical insights into the dynamics of digital infrastructure and its influence on modern Greek society.