National Current Affairs
Indonesia Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 16
- 30 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Indonesia has imposed a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 16, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to introduce such restrictions to protect minors from harmful online content.
Key Points
- Age Restriction: The new regulation prohibits children below 16 years from holding accounts on major social media platforms.
- Platforms Covered: The ban applies to platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox.
- Objective: The move aims to protect children from cyberbullying, online scams, pornography exposure, and social-media addiction.
- Verification Requirement: Social media companies will be required to implement age-verification mechanisms to ensure that users below the permitted age cannot create accounts.
- Parental Responsibility: The government has encouraged parents and guardians to monitor children’s online activities and promote responsible internet usage.
- Account Deactivation: Accounts belonging to users under 16 on high-risk platforms will be gradually deactivated as part of the enforcement of the regulation.
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