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        "id": 1596325,
        "msgid": "dpr-member-warns-that-social-media-access-restrictions-for-under-16s-must-not-impede-online-learning-1772945805",
        "date": "2026-03-08 11:03:23",
        "title": "DPR Member Warns That Social Media Access Restrictions for Under-16s Must Not Impede Online Learning",
        "author": "Jessi Carina",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "TB Hasanuddin, a member of Indonesia's House of Representatives Commission I, urges that policies restricting social media access for children under 16 should not hinder their learning resources online. He proposes transparent platform reporting, a public content-filtering appeal mechanism, and the creation of an independent supervisory board to monitor implementation and prevent over-blocking or non-compliance by platforms. The policy was issued by the Ministry of Communications and Digital, addressing under-16s' social media use.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2014 A member of the House of Representatives\u2019\nCommission I, TB Hasanuddin, reminded that the policy restricting social\nmedia access for children under 16 should not go so far as to restrict\ntheir access to learning resources in the digital space.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the implementation of the rule must be carried out\ncarefully so that the goal of protecting children does not hamper access\nto useful information.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018At its core, the implementation of this regulation requires\ncollaboration and consistency. The rule must protect children, not\nrestrict positive spaces for their development,\u2019 Hasanuddin said when\ncontacted on Sunday (8 March 2026).<\/p>\n<p>One way is to require digital platforms to provide transparent,\nperiodic reports.<\/p>\n<p>According to Hasanuddin, the reports could include a list of\nplatforms or educational services that remain accessible to all\nages.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018This is to ensure the digital learning space for children remains\npreserved,\u2019 Hasanuddin explained.<\/p>\n<p>Hasanuddin also proposed the existence of a public appeals mechanism\nin the content screening process.<\/p>\n<p>This mechanism is needed to anticipate the possibility of wrong\nblocking of content that is actually positive or educational.<\/p>\n<p>The PDIP politician also urged the government to consider the\nformation of an independent supervisory council to oversee the policy\u2019s\nimplementation.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the body could involve experts who understand\ncontent suitability, so the risk of over-blocking or platform\nnon-compliance can be minimised.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There is a need to form an independent supervisory board. Its task\nis to oversee the content to prevent over-blocking or possible platform\nnon-compliance. This requires experts who understand content\nsuitability,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier reports indicated that the government, through the Ministry\nof Communications and Digital, issued a new policy related to the use of\nsocial media for children under 16.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dpr-member-warns-that-social-media-access-restrictions-for-under-16s-must-not-impede-online-learning-1772945805",
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