Indonesia Enforces Age Limits on Digital Platforms for Young Users Across the Nation
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Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s: Platforms Must Comply
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Firstpost•28-03-2026, 13:36
Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s: Platforms Must Comply
•Indonesia implemented a nationwide ban on social media for children under 16, citing online pornography, cyberbullying, and internet addiction.
•Communications Minister Meutya Hafid stated that digital platforms X and Bigo Live have already complied by adjusting their minimum user age.
•Other digital platforms operating in Indonesia are urged to align their products, features, and services with the new regulations immediately.
•TikTok confirmed its commitment to complying with the regulation, including measures for under-16 accounts, in consultation with the ministry.
•This ban follows similar policies in Australia and growing global concerns over social media's impact on children's well-being, with recent legal actions against Meta and YouTube.
