IDAI: PP Tunas Effectively Reduces Child Grooming Risks on Digital Platforms

The Indonesian Paediatric Society (IDAI) has given its full support to the implementation of Government Regulation (PP) Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection, known as PP Tunas. This regulation is seen as a strategic step in curbing risky interactions for children in the digital space, particularly the threat of child grooming.

Dr. dr. Ariani, Sp.A, Subsp.T.K.P.S(K), M. Kes, a member of IDAI’s Coordinating Unit for Growth and Development and Social Paediatrics, explained that PP Tunas, which comes into effect from 28 March 2026, provides layered protection through automatic privacy settings (default).

“PP Tunas will curb risky interactions. If children cannot access certain applications, there are standard privacy settings in place to protect them,” said Ariani, quoted on Tuesday (7/4).

One of the main focuses of this regulation is to prevent child grooming. Ariani elaborated that child grooming is a planned psychological manipulation by adults. Perpetrators typically build emotional closeness and trust to give children a false sense of security, ultimately aiming for sexual exploitation.

Through Ministerial Regulation of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) Number 9 of 2026 as the implementing rule, the government mandates the deactivation of accounts for children under 16 years old on platforms deemed high-risk.

In addition to access restrictions, Ariani emphasised the importance of an integrated early risk detection system within digital platforms. This system is expected to accelerate reporting and responses to suspicious activities that lead to criminal acts against children.

However, she reminded that government regulations cannot stand alone. The role of parents and teachers remains the frontline in supervision, as threats do not only emerge in the virtual world but also in physical environments such as homes and schools.

“Parents must not feel completely safe just because of this regulation. There are many digital platforms, and not all comply immediately. Active participation from parents and teachers is crucial to ensure children’s safety wherever they are,” she concluded.