#Indonesia social media ban

Indonesia will begin restricting access to social media platforms for users under the age of 16 starting March 28, according to an announcement from the country’s communication and digital affairs ministry. The policy will initially apply to major social media and digital platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Roblox, and Bigo Live. Indonesia’s move follows similar initiatives in other countries seeking to limit social media use among minors. A new bill filed in the Philippine House of Representatives seeks to ban people under 16 years old from using social media platforms. 8262, also called the “Social Media Protection for Minors Act,” which aims to set a minimum age for accessing social media. The bill also says that social media companies, not parents or users, should be responsible for enforcing the age limit. In a statement, he said children can be exposed to sexual and violent material, online exploitation, and other risks on social media. He added that heavy use of social media may also affect young people’s mental health and behavior. Read more in our articles including "Indonesia to ban social media accounts for users under 16 starting March 28" and "Lawmaker proposes social media ban for minors under 16".