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    "data": {
        "id": 1698892,
        "msgid": "indonesias-regulations-go-global-more-countries-follow-suit-1777031541",
        "date": "2026-04-24 17:40:00",
        "title": "Indonesia's Regulations Go Global, More Countries Follow Suit",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Indonesia has pioneered regulations restricting social media access for children under 16 through Government Regulation Tunas, introduced in March 2025 and enforced from March 2026, inspiring similar measures worldwide. Australia implemented strict rules in December 2025, while Norway is set to propose a ban this year, emphasising tech companies' responsibility for age verification to protect children's digital lives. European nations like France, Spain, and Denmark are adopting digital maturity ages, and the European Commission is launching age verification tools, highlighting a growing international consensus on safeguarding youth from excessive screen time.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Communication and\nDigital Affairs (Komdigi), introduced regulations restricting social\nmedia access for children under age via Government Regulation Tunas in\nMarch 2025. These rules will be enforced to prohibit children under 16\nfrom having social media accounts starting in March 2026. Australia had\nalready implemented strict regulations of this kind in December 2025.\nOther countries are also planning to implement them or have already done\nso. Most recently, Norway has announced it will submit a draft law this\nyear, making it the latest country to seek a ban on social media for\nchildren under 16. The country added that technology companies will be\nresponsible for verifying their users\u2019 ages. \u201cWe are introducing this\nlaw because we want a childhood where children can be children. Playing,\nfriendships, and daily life must not be taken over by algorithms and\nscreens,\u201d said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr St\u00f8re in a statement, quoted\nfrom AFP on Friday (24\/4\/2026). \u201cThis is an important step to protect\nchildren\u2019s digital lives,\u201d St\u00f8re added. Several European countries, such\nas France, Spain, and Denmark, have stated they will introduce a digital\nadulthood age for social media. The European Commission has also\nclarified its determination to take action to protect children and\nadolescents, particularly by launching an age verification application\nin mid-April, which will soon be available to European citizens. \u201cI hope\ntechnology companies ensure that age restrictions are respected.\nChildren cannot be left responsible for staying away from platforms they\nare not allowed to use,\u201d said Norway\u2019s Minister for Digitalisation and\nPublic Governance, Karianne Tung. \u201cThat responsibility lies with these\nservice providers. They must implement effective age verification and\ncomply with the law from day one,\u201d she emphasised. The government stated\nthat the number of children owning mobile phones or using social media\nhas decreased due to several measures taken, including national screen\ntime guidelines and recommendations for phone-free schools.<\/p>",
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