Indonesia Welcomes Meta’s Compliance With Child Access Restrictions Under PP Tunas
Indonesia’s government has welcomed Meta’s decision to restrict access for younger users across its platforms in line with new national child protection rules. The move follows the implementation of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on Electronic System Governance for Child Protection, known as PP Tunas. The regulation raises the minimum age for accessing several social media services to 16 and requires digital platforms to strengthen safeguards for children online.
Speaking in Jakarta, Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said the company’s response demonstrates that global technology firms can adapt their systems to meet national regulatory requirements. According to official reporting, the government held a hearing with Meta earlier in the week, after which the company agreed to adjust several product features and policies to comply with the regulation.
Minimum Age For Social Media Access Raised To 16
Prior to the regulation, Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Threads allowed users aged 13 and above to create accounts. Under Indonesia’s updated framework, the minimum age for access has increased to 16 starting from Thursday following the implementation of PP Tunas.
Meta has also committed to deactivating accounts belonging to users under the new age threshold. Given the scale of its user base in Indonesia, which exceeds 100 million, the company is implementing the removals gradually.
The phased restrictions are expected to be completed by Friday, 10 April. The government views the step as an early indicator that large digital platforms are capable of complying with domestic child safety requirements.
“Today, we are very pleased to express our appreciation to Meta, which operates Instagram, Facebook, and Threads,” — Meutya Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Indonesia
PP Tunas Expands Oversight Of Digital Platforms
The PP Tunas regulation, which came into effect on 28 March 2026, introduces broader controls on children’s access to digital services. Platforms considered higher risk include social media networks, video-sharing services and online gaming environments.
Services identified under the framework include Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X, Bigo Live, YouTube, TikTok and Roblox. The policy forms part of Indonesia’s wider effort to strengthen digital governance and protect minors from harmful online environments, alongside initiatives focused on digital literacy and ethical online behaviour.
Government data indicates that as of Thursday evening, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, X and Bigo Live had fully complied with the new requirements. TikTok and Roblox were reported to be partially compliant, while Google — which operates YouTube — had not yet demonstrated a formal commitment to the regulation.
“This is a matter of will and good faith from major platforms to comply with Indonesia’s law,” — Meutya Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Indonesia
Broader Push For Safer Digital Ecosystems
The government has been strengthening oversight of digital services through a combination of regulation, enforcement and collaboration with platform operators. Recent policy discussions have also highlighted the need for stronger safeguards, clearer responsibilities for technology providers and improved parental awareness.
Efforts such as regulatory cooperation with technology platforms to strengthen child online safety reflect a broader strategy to balance innovation with protections for younger users in one of the world’s largest digital markets.
