Indonesia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 to Protect Them
Indonesia's Communication Minister announces new regulations to ban children under 16 from using popular social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, citing real threats to their wellbeing.
In a bold move to safeguard the well-being of its youth, the Indonesian government has announced a groundbreaking decision to ban children under the age of 16 from using popular social media platforms. The new regulation, signed by the country's Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid, will prohibit minors from having accounts on high-risk digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live, a popular livestreaming site.
With a population of approximately 285 million, the fourth-largest in the world, Indonesia represents a significant market for social networks. The minister's statement underscores the government's concern for the well-being of its young citizens, who she believes
Source: The Guardian
