Indonesia: Social media restrictions for minors, but unclear enforcement

Indonesia is preparing to introduce new restrictions on social media use for those under 16, but many uncertainties still surround their implementation.

Starting Saturday, certain platforms deemed risky, such as Roblox or TikTok, will be banned for young users under this regulation.

The government claims it wants to protect children from the potential dangers of digital environments, including inappropriate content or online interactions.

However, few details have been provided on how these restrictions will be implemented in practice, raising questions among parents, technology companies and experts.

The platforms in question, for their part, claim to have already put in place security measures to regulate use by minors.

On the ground, many children continue to use these applications on a daily basis, particularly for playing, communicating, or creating content.

This new regulation therefore raises the question of the effective control of users' ages and the responsibility of the platforms.

It also reflects a global trend towards strengthening digital regulation for young audiences.

But without clear implementation mechanisms, these measures could encounter significant practical difficulties.

The challenge for Indonesian authorities will therefore be to transform this political will into concrete and effective actions.