Meta Responds to Allegations of Non-Compliance with PP Tunas

Meta has spoken out regarding the implementation of regulations on child protection in Indonesia’s digital space. The regulation has been in effect since 28 March 2026 to prevent the misuse of digital platforms by children.

Meta Indonesia and Philippines Public Policy Head, Berni Moestafa, claimed readiness to protect teenagers on its platforms. Meta stated it has no objection to supporting the implementation of PP Tunas.

“We will continue to discuss with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs in the coming months, including regarding risk-based self-assessment and will prepare for the final outcome,” Berni said when confirmed on Tuesday (28/3/2026).

Since the regulation was enacted last year, Meta claimed to have launched Teen Accounts for Instagram and Facebook in Indonesia. Meta described this as part of its ongoing commitment to teen safety.

Berni explained that Teen Accounts provide a redesigned experience for Facebook and Instagram tailored for teenagers. This includes integrated protections to address parents’ main concerns, such as who teenagers interact with online, what content they see, and whether their time is used productively.

“All these experiences are activated automatically,” Berni said.

Berni also revealed that Meta has placed tens of millions of Indonesian teenagers on Facebook and Instagram into Teen Accounts. Berni believes this step provides a low-risk experience as intended by PP Tunas.

“We are also committed to continuing to provide education to parents and guardians so they know about Teen Accounts and the available safety features,” Berni said.

Previously, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs summoned Google and Meta (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads) to undergo examination regarding compliance with child protection provisions in Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Operators in Child Protection (PP TUNAS).

This summons is the government’s effort to ensure that digital platforms meet their child protection obligations, particularly in restricting account usage by users under 16 years old. Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid emphasised that this step is taken to keep the digital space safe for children.