Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Minister of Communication and Digital\n(Menkomdigi) Meutya Hafid has emphasised that the government will\nimplement Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025, or PP Tunas, and its\nderivative Ministerial Regulation Number 9 of 2026 starting today, 28\nMarch 2026.<\/p>\n
In a press conference on Friday evening (27\/3\/2026), Meutya stated\nthat two platforms have fully cooperated in fulfilling compliance\nobligations: platform X and platform Bigo Live. Additionally, there is\npositive news from two other platforms showing partial cooperation:\nRoblox and TikTok.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor now, we need to give appreciation to the platforms that are\nfully cooperative,\u201d she said during the press conference, quoted on\nSaturday (28\/3\/2026).<\/p>\n
This means there are four platforms that have not yet complied with\nthe rules: Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and YouTube. Meutya emphasised\nthat the government has the authority to take enforcement measures in\naccordance with legal regulations, including the imposition of\nsanctions.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, we once again believe that the platforms will still\ncomply. We will wait until tomorrow (today, Saturday 28\/3\/2026),\u201d she\nstressed.<\/p>\n
Because, from the regulatory side, it is clear. Both PP 17 of 2025\nand the Ministerial Regulation issued at the beginning of March. \u201cSo we\nare following the rules that exist in the laws mentioned earlier,\u201d she\nadded.<\/p>\n
She revealed that platform X has announced a change in the minimum\nage limit to 16 years, which was done well in advance, namely since 17\nMarch 2026, as stated on their help centre page.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis adjustment has also been aligned with their user guidelines or\ncommunity guidelines, although initially they requested an extension of\ntime, but we appreciate X for committing to identification and\ndeactivation of accounts starting tomorrow,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Bigo Live has adjusted the age limit to 18+ in the user\nagreement or user content. In addition, the platform has also\nimplemented security policies and has submitted a request to update the\nage restriction to the app store or application store.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo for Bigo Live, not only on the platform but also to the app\nstore, they have requested to raise the classification from 13 to 18+,\nand they have also reported that they will implement a layered\nmoderation system using artificial intelligence and human verification\nto check accounts under 18 years old,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
As for TikTok, it has committed to gradually deactivating accounts of\nusers under 16 years old. Today, the platform will announce an\noperational roadmap for users aged 14-15 years. Meanwhile, Roblox has\noutlined plans to adjust features for users under 13 years old, allowing\nthem to play only offline.<\/p>\n
\u201cI repeat that the government has the authority to take enforcement\nmeasures under the laws and regulations issued by the Government of the\nRepublic of Indonesia. And any business entity operating in Indonesia is\nobliged to comply with them,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ban-on-childrens-social-media-youtube-instagram-threads-facebook-non-compliant-1774659047", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }