Jakarta, INTI - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs stated that Meta has complied with child protection obligations under Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 concerning the Governance of Electronic System Operations in Child Protection (PP TUNAS). At the same time, the government is strengthening enforcement measures against other digital platforms that are still in the process of meeting regulatory requirements.
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, said that Meta’s compliance serves as an example of implementation that has a direct impact on strengthening child safety in the digital space.
“Today we express our appreciation to Meta, which oversees Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, for aligning their features and services with Indonesian law,” Meutya said during a press conference at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs office in Central Jakarta on Thursday, April 9,2026.
Meta has set a minimum age requirement of 16 years across all its platforms and adjusted its community policies accordingly.
This compliance was formally submitted through legal representatives as well as regional public policy leadership for the Asia Pacific region.
“We have verified this compliance. It shows that adjustments are not merely technical matters, but a commitment by platforms to protect children and respect national laws,” Meutya emphasized.
The government believes this step will directly reduce children’s exposure to harmful content.
Although Meta is now compliant, full monitoring will continue. The government ensures that implementation is carried out gradually and in a measurable way, with periodic evaluations.
Government Enforcement Against Non Compliant Platforms
On the other hand, the government is taking firm action against platforms that have not yet demonstrated compliance.
Inspection results as of April 7, 2026, found that YouTube services under Google have not met the requirements of PP TUNAS.
“The government has issued a red notice to Google. There are no signs of imminent compliance, so we are escalating the process from inspection to sanctions,” Meutya explained.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, through the Directorate General of Digital Space Oversight, has issued an official warning letter as the initial stage of administrative sanctions.
The government remains open to improvements but emphasizes that there will be no tolerance for violations that endanger children’s safety.
All digital platforms are also required to submit action plans and risk profile reports within three months.
This measure will serve as the basis for further evaluation and compliance assessment.
This firm stance marks a shift in the government’s approach from advisory measures to law enforcement, as a concrete step to protect children from real risks in the digital environment.
Conclusion
This firm stance marks a shift in the government’s approach from advisory measures to law enforcement, as a concrete step to protect children from real risks in the digital environment.
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