The regulation introduces stricter requirements for digital platforms operating in Indonesia. It obliges Electronic System Providers (PSE) to implement age verification, restrict access for underage users, and strengthen safeguards designed to protect children in digital spaces.
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said the policy reflects the government’s priority to enhance child protection amid rapid digital expansion.
She stated that the government had examined global practices before drafting the regulation. According to her, several countries have introduced age limits for social media and strengthened child protection frameworks.
“So far, there have been no reports of the economic impact of the regulation on delaying the age of children in the digital realm. That’s a one-sided claim that hasn’t been proven,” she said in Jakarta on 28 February 2026.
Under PP Tunas, platforms classified as high risk must either restrict access for users under 16 or implement parental supervision mechanisms. Access for minors will no longer be fully independent.
Minister Meutya Hafid said the classification of platforms, technical procedures and monitoring systems were designed after consultations with stakeholders.
“But of course, we will note and respond to this input, and we will be careful in determining the classification,” she said.
The minister confirmed that full enforcement is scheduled for March 2026, following a one-year transition period.
