Meta adjusts user age limits in Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Technology company Meta is adjusting user age requirements for its Facebook, Instagram, and Threads services in Indonesia following the implementation of new regulations on adolescent protection in the digital space. According to Meta’s official page accessed on Friday (10/4), this policy is a response to the Indonesian government’s regulation, namely Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Operators in Child Protection or PP Tunas. PP Tunas regulates security for child and adolescent users on online platforms by limiting children’s access to their social media platforms. “We are committed to supporting safe and age-appropriate experiences, and to complying with these new age requirements,” stated Meta. The company also stated that it will provide prior notification to users before the policy is implemented. Meanwhile, for users aged 16 years or older who are inadvertently affected, Meta provides an age verification mechanism and appeal submission to reactivate accounts. In addition, Meta ensures that the appeal process remains available for users under 16 who are mistakenly affected. This policy is part of Meta’s efforts to create a safer and more age-appropriate digital experience, while fulfilling regulatory obligations in Indonesia. In the policy, Meta stated that it is working with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs to adjust their systems to applicable legal provisions. “We are working with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) as part of our efforts to align and prepare to meet requirements based on applicable law,” wrote Meta. PP Tunas will take effect from 28 March 2026. The regulation covers restrictions on children’s access to digital platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X, Bigo Live, YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox. Owners of digital platforms that, as of Thursday (9/4) at 17.50 WIB, have fully complied with PP Tunas include Meta (Threads, Instagram, Facebook), X, and Bigo Live. TikTok and Roblox platforms are considered to have partially complied with the provisions in PP Tunas. Google, as the owner of the YouTube platform, is assessed as not having demonstrated good faith in complying with the regulation.