X and Bigo Live Officially Change User Age Limits, Menkomdigi: Other Platforms Must Follow!
Minister of Communication and Digital (Menkomdigi), Meutya Hafid, has expressed high appreciation for the cooperative stance shown by the global platforms X and Bigo Live. Both are deemed proactive in fulfilling their obligations under Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Operators in Child Protection (PP TUNAS).
“We appreciate platforms that fully cooperate in meeting compliance obligations, namely X and Bigo Live,” Meutya stated during a press conference at the Ministry of Communication and Digital office on Friday (27/3).
The actions of X and Bigo Live are viewed as concrete compliance that goes beyond mere verbal commitments. Both have made actual adjustments to their systems and operational policies to create a safer digital space for children.
X has officially changed its minimum user age limit to 16 years, as stated on its Help Centre page. In addition, X has committed to beginning the process of identifying and deactivating underage user accounts, effective from 28 March 2026.
Meanwhile, Bigo Live has taken similar steps by setting the minimum age limit to 18 years (18+). This policy has been incorporated into the User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Bigo Live has also strengthened its protection system through layered moderation that combines artificial intelligence (AI) technology and human oversight to strictly address underage accounts.
Menkomdigi emphasised that the steps taken by both platforms prove that global digital companies can quickly and responsibly align themselves with Indonesian regulations.
“The government instructs all digital platforms doing business in Indonesia to immediately align their products, features, and services in accordance with applicable regulations. I emphasise that there is no compromise on compliance to operate in Indonesia. There must be no compromise,” Meutya asserted firmly.
The government stresses that the compliance standards demonstrated by X and Bigo Live must serve as the minimum benchmark for other digital platforms in the country.
As a follow-up, the government will continue to conduct strict daily monitoring to ensure that every platform’s commitments are not just formalities but real actions on the ground.
For platforms that have not yet shown full compliance, the government urges them to immediately complete all obligations without delay. Meutya emphasised that her office has prepared escalation measures and will not hesitate to take firm administrative actions to ensure Indonesia’s digital space remains friendly and safe for children.
Around 50% of child internet users have been exposed to sexual content on social media.