Martin Bagya Kertiyasa, Antara, Jakarta – Indonesia said only two digital platforms – X and Bigo Live – have fully complied with its new child protection regulation for online services, as the rules take effect on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said both platforms demonstrated full cooperation in meeting compliance requirements under the government's regulation on electronic system governance for child protection, known as PP Tunas.
"Two platforms have shown full cooperation in fulfilling compliance obligations – X and Bigo Live," Meutya said on Friday.
Under the new framework, digital platforms are required to strengthen protections for minors, including stricter age limits, content moderation, and enhanced safety systems.
X has raised its minimum user age to 16 as of March 17 and committed to deactivating accounts that violate its community guidelines starting March 28. Meanwhile, Bigo Live increased its minimum age requirement to 18, up from 13, and updated its policies across app stores and internal systems.
The live-streaming platform has also introduced layered moderation, combining artificial intelligence with human verification to detect and review underage accounts.
As of late March 27, only the two platforms were deemed fully compliant. Others, including TikTok and Roblox, were categorized as partially compliant.
TikTok said it is committed to meeting the regulation within the transition period, including implementing stricter controls for users under 16 following an internal assessment process. The company added it would continue consultations with the ministry to ensure full compliance.
The platform also highlighted existing safety measures, including proactive content removal – claiming 99.1% of violating content is taken down before being reported – and the use of advanced technology to detect underage accounts. TikTok said it has deployed more than 50 safety, privacy, and security settings enabled by default for teenage users.
Other major platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube, have yet to meet the full requirements.
The regulation was introduced by President Prabowo Subianto in March 2025 as part of a broader effort to make digital platforms safer for children. It aims to mitigate online risks such as cyberbullying, fraud, and exposure to harmful content.
To support implementation, the government has also issued a ministerial regulation detailing technical requirements for compliance.
Meutya said the policy will be enforced starting March 28, with restrictions on children's access to high-risk digital platforms forming a key part of the framework.
Source: https://jakartaglobe.id/tech/few-platforms-meet-indonesias-new-child-safety-law-as-enforcement-begin