Indonesia to restrict under-16 access to “high-risk” social media and online platforms starting March 28
The Facts
- Indonesia announced restrictions on social media and other “high-risk” online platforms for children under 16.
- Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said accounts belonging to under-16 users on “high-risk” platforms will begin being deactivated starting March 28.
- Hafid identified an initial set of affected platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox.
- The implementation is expected to be phased/gradual from late March.
- Officials cited risks to children including exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud and internet addiction as reasons for the restrictions.
- Some affected companies did not immediately respond to requests for comment at the time of publication.
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Which platforms are included in the initial list of “high-risk” services?
The minister said the initial rollout would start with platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox. BBC Guardian
When does the restriction take effect, and how will it be implemented?
Hafid said deactivation of under-16 accounts on “high-risk” platforms would begin on March 28, with implementation described as gradual/phased. BBC Guardian News18
What reasons did the government give for the move?
Officials said the policy is intended to protect minors from online harms including pornography exposure, cyberbullying, online fraud and internet addiction. TVA Nouvelles Reuters
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