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Indonesia age-verification & online ID laws

In effect Under-16 social-media ban (PP Tunas / minor-protection rules) effective Mar 28, 2026

Since March 28, 2026, Indonesia bans social media for under-16s -- the first Southeast Asian country to do so -- covering YouTube, TikTok, X, Threads, Roblox and Bigo Live, which the government classified as high-risk.

Laws & bills on record

Social media

In effect
Bill / statute
Under-16 social-media ban (PP Tunas / minor-protection rules)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Mar 28, 2026
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.

Since March 28, 2026, Indonesia bans social media for under-16s -- the first Southeast Asian country to do so -- covering YouTube, TikTok, X, Threads, Roblox and Bigo Live, which the government classified as high-risk. Enforcement and account deactivation roll out gradually for accounts reported as under 16.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2025Government begins studying an Australia-style ban
  • Mar 28, 2026In effect
  • Mar 28, 2026Social media banned for under-16s

Source: komdigi.go.id

Frequently asked questions

Does Indonesia require age checks or ID to use social media?

Yes. Under-16 social-media ban (PP Tunas / minor-protection rules) is in effect, effective Mar 28, 2026. Since March 28, 2026, Indonesia bans social media for under-16s -- the first Southeast Asian country to do so -- covering YouTube, TikTok, X, Threads, Roblox and Bigo Live, which the government classified as high-risk.

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