Komdigi Issues Second Summons to Meta and Google on Child Protection

The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) issued a second summons to Meta and Google on Thursday (2 April 2026). This step was taken by the government because representatives of both companies did not attend the first summons. The summons concerns the evaluation of digital platforms’ compliance with child protection regulations on the internet, particularly the fulfilment of new rules outlined in Government Regulation (PP) Tunas. This regulation, effective since 28 March 2026, explicitly requires digital platform providers to block or restrict access to accounts of children under 16 years old. “Thus, the obligation to comply with the examination summons has not been fulfilled,” said Alexander in an official statement received by KompasTekno. He also emphasised that this second summons is part of the enforcement process that cannot be delayed. “Today, we issued the second summons letter to the relevant parties. According to the provisions, summons can be issued up to a maximum of three times before sanctions are imposed,” said Alexander. Of the total eight high-risk platforms assessed, four—namely TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Bigo Live, and Roblox—have expressed their commitment and immediately restricted access to accounts of users under 16 years old on the day the regulation took effect. However, the four major platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Threads under Meta, as well as YouTube under Google—remain defiant and have not yet blocked children’s accounts. Komdigi itself reminds that a digital space free from exploitation and exposure to inappropriate content for children is an absolute priority that cannot be compromised. “We expect good faith and concrete actions from every electronic system provider. A digital space that is safe for children is a shared responsibility, and compliance with regulations is part of that commitment,” said Alexander.