Indonesia Policy

Indonesia follows Australia’s lead with landmark social media ban for minors

Investing.com -- Indonesia has begun enforcing a landmark nationwide restriction on social media usage for children under 16, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to implement such curbs. The policy, which mirrors recent legislative shifts in Australia, requires platforms classified as "high risk", including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, to deactivate accounts held by minors or face severe regulatory sanctions.