Indonesia Bans Social Media for Under-16s A Bold Step Toward National Digital Safety.
Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Under-16s Starting March 28 The Indonesian government has announced a landmark policy prohibiting children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Citing urgent concerns over online pornography, cyberbullying, digital scams, and internet addiction, the ban is set to officially take effect on March 28, 2026 . Targeting "High-Risk" Platforms Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs stated that the mandate specifically targets "high-risk" online platforms. These services are now required to identify and deactivate accounts held by users under the age limit. The first wave of platforms subject to this regulation includes: Video & Entertainment: YouTube, TikTok, Bigo Live Social Networking: Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (formerly Twitter) Gaming: Roblox Joining the Global Movement With this move, Indonesia becomes the latest nation to adopt a stringent age-restriction policy for social media, fol...