Indonesian govt restricts social media access for 70 million children under 16 starting March 28
Jakarta, Thekabarnews.com—The Indonesian government will start limiting access to digital platforms, such as social media, for around 70 million kids under 16. This will begin on March 28, 2026. This...
Jakarta, Thekabarnews.com—The Indonesian government will start limiting access to digital platforms, such as social media, for around 70 million kids under 16. This will begin on March 28, 2026. This move is part of an effort to keep kids safe all around the country.
At a press conference in Jakarta, the Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid confirmed the policy. She added that Regulation No. 9/2026 would make it happen. The government also refers to the rule as Government Regulation No. 17/2025 and uses it as a technical guideline for PP Tunas.
This regulation advises you on how to keep kids safe with an electronic system. It includes guidelines for monitoring their online activities and restricting access to inappropriate content.
“Starting March 28, 2026, the government will officially implement rules that limit minors under 16’s access to digital devices,” Meutya said.
The government reports that there are roughly 82 million individuals in Indonesia who are under 18. About 70 million of them are under 16.
Officials claimed that Indonesia’s implementation is far bigger than in locations like Singapore. In those places, comparable laws have been applied to a much smaller population.
Before implementing the limits, the administration convened with various departments under President Prabowo Subianto to ensure consensus.
The talks aim to ensure everyone understands the situation and that everything proceeds as planned.
The first thing that officials will do is close the accounts of people under 16 on high-risk internet sites like YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X. All of these are well-known social media sites.
The administration has given a few reasons why the constraints need to be there. For example, some hazards include that kids will chat to strangers or view bad things. They may also face risks of exploitation, data privacy violations, addiction, and mental or physical health impacts.
Officials indicated that they will continue to use these standards to evaluate other internet platforms. The list of prohibited platforms may expand if we discover additional hazards.
“If we identify any of these signals, we will mark the platform as high risk and impose age limits,” Meutya added.
As more individuals worry about how being online affects young people, Indonesia is putting more effort into keeping youngsters safe online.
The government argues the law is needed to keep youngsters safe online. It would also promote safer, more responsible internet use, even if many people are talking about it.
The government is preparing additional technical tools and communication strategies as the policy’s start date approaches. The goal is to make sure it functions smoothly in all sections of the country.
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