Indonesia Moves to Enforce Child Online Safety Rules for Digital Platforms
Indonesia is preparing to enforce stricter safeguards for children using digital platforms as new regulations governing online safety come into effect. The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has called for firm oversight and enforcement to ensure that platform operators comply with new requirements designed to reduce risks such as harmful content exposure and misuse of children’s personal data. The measures form part of a broader national effort to strengthen protections for minors in Indonesia’s digital environment.
According to an official report, the government will implement Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on Electronic System Governance for Child Protection, known as PP Tunas. The regulation establishes obligations for digital platform operators and introduces restrictions on children’s access to social media services.
Call for Firm Enforcement of PP Tunas
KPAI member Kawiyan urged authorities to ensure consistent enforcement once the regulation takes effect. The commission emphasised that oversight and accountability will be necessary to ensure digital platforms meet the new requirements.
“The KPAI hopes the government will be firm in enforcing PP Tunas and monitor compliance by digital platforms, followed by strict sanctions,” — Kawiyan, Indonesian Child Protection Commission
Kawiyan said the regulation represents an important step in addressing persistent risks facing children online, including exposure to harmful content and potential misuse of personal information. Effective implementation will depend on cooperation from platform providers, which are responsible for putting in place the technical and operational safeguards required under the policy.
Age Restrictions and Platform Responsibilities
The new rules will come into force on 28 March 2026. Under the regulation, digital platforms are prohibited from allowing children under the age of 16 to create social media accounts. Companies must also identify and block or deactivate accounts belonging to underage users that pose a high risk.
To comply with PP Tunas, digital platform operators will be required to implement several safeguards, including risk assessments, age-based access controls, stronger content moderation systems and measures to protect children’s personal data. These requirements align with broader initiatives discussed in Indonesia’s regulatory approach to strengthening child online safety.
Phased Implementation Across Major Platforms
The policy will be introduced in stages. In the first phase, eight major platforms are required to apply account restrictions for users under 16. These platforms include YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has issued Ministerial Regulation No. 9 of 2026 to provide technical guidance for implementing PP Tunas. The guidance outlines how platforms should apply the requirements and how authorities will monitor compliance.
The regulation forms part of Indonesia’s broader digital governance agenda aimed at improving safety and accountability in the online ecosystem. Other initiatives, such as efforts to strengthen child protection in the digital era, highlight the growing policy focus on safeguarding young users as internet adoption continues to expand.
