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        "msgid": "cips-urges-differentiation-of-digital-service-characteristics-in-child-protection-1772464127",
        "date": "2026-03-02 19:47:35",
        "title": "CIPS urges differentiation of digital service characteristics in child protection",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Centre for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) has called for differentiated regulatory approaches to digital services under Indonesia's new child protection framework (PP TUNAS), arguing that uniform application across diverse platforms risks limiting children's access to information. CIPS research reveals that current regulations classify services only by low and high risk, failing to account for different business models and interaction levels across social media, online games, and other platforms. The organisation emphasises the need for co-regulation, digital literacy initiatives, and transparent public reporting from digital companies to effectively protect children whilst preserving the benefits of digital spaces.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2014 The Centre for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) has urged\ndifferentiation of digital service characteristics in the implementation\nof the Government Regulation on Electronic System Management in Child\nProtection (PP TUNAS).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout an approach that considers the differences in service\ncharacteristics, regulations risk being applied uniformly across a\nhighly diverse landscape,\u201d said Rasya Athalla Aaron, Research and Policy\nAssociate at CIPS, in Jakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Latest research by CIPS shows that PP TUNAS currently divides\nservices into categories based only on low and high risk. However, each\nplatform has varying exposures from different business models and\ninteraction levels. For instance, social media focuses on content\nexchange and user-to-user social interaction, whilst online games\ninvolve in-application transactions and real-time communication.<\/p>\n<p>These differences require differentiated risk recognition systems for\neach type of service. The lack of clear parameters is feared to make it\ndifficult for businesses to conduct accurate risk recognition. Without\ndefinite indicators, digital companies cannot adjust appropriate\nprotective features for their services.<\/p>\n<p>Difficulties in risk recognition are viewed as potentially limiting\ninternet access for users under 18 years of age. According to Central\nBureau of Statistics data from 2024, this age group represents one in\nfour internet users in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout a differentiated service characteristics approach,\nregulations risk limiting children\u2019s right to access information and\nlearn in digital spaces,\u201d Rasya said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also emphasise co-regulation as an important step to ensure PP\nTUNAS implementing rules are executed effectively,\u201d Rasya added.<\/p>\n<p>CIPS sees the need to strengthen digital literacy as a shared\nresponsibility for children, parents, and educators so that digital\nspaces are utilised safely and productively. An approach overly focused\non restriction risks reducing the benefits of digital spaces without\nsubstantially strengthening children\u2019s resilience.<\/p>\n<p>As part of a co-regulation system, digital companies could submit\nperiodic reports to the public as part of transparency in implementing\nPP TUNAS. Rasya said such reports could include results from age\nverification systems to ensure users are in appropriate age groups, the\neffectiveness of parental control features in mitigating negative\ncontent on platforms, and digital literacy initiatives provided.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/cips-urges-differentiation-of-digital-service-characteristics-in-child-protection-1772464127",
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