REGULATORY · COMPETITIVE · INDONESIA
Indonesia under-16 social media limits
Change
On March 5, 2026, Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Ministry said it will restrict access to social media platforms for children under 16 years.
Why it matters
On March 5, 2026, Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Ministry said it will restrict access to social media platforms for children under 16 years. Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said the government will “delay access” to social media accounts for children under 16. The excerpt does not state when the restriction takes effect. The excerpt does not describe how access will be delayed or enforced. The excerpt does not identify which social media platforms are in scope.
Implications
- • Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Ministry stated it will restrict under-16 access to social media platforms.
- • The mechanism described in the excerpt is delaying access to social media accounts for children under 16.
- • No effective date or enforcement details are provided in the excerpt.
Who is affected
- • Social media platforms
- • Minors (under 16)
- • Parents/guardians
- • Communications and digital regulators
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Topics
World & Politics Policy & Regulation Technology & Innovation Social Media