Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s
20 hours ago
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- Indonesia will ban social media for under-16s starting 28 March 2026.
- The ban affects platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Roblox, YouTube, and X.
- The government aims to protect children from risks such as porn, cyberbullying, fraud, and addiction.
- Indonesia is the first non-Western country to impose such restrictions.
- Other countries like Australia, Spain, France, and Italy have similar bans or plans.
- Meta (Facebook, Instagram) supports parental control over teen app usage but warns against pushing teens to unsafe sites.
- YouTube emphasizes its commitment to child safety and will review the regulation.
- 79.5% of Indonesia's population uses the internet, with high usage among Gen Z (12-27 years).
- 48% of children under 12 have internet access, some using social media platforms.