New PP Tunas regulation mandates age checks, parental consent, and strict platform penalties
Indonesia is preparing a major shift in how children interact with social media, placing stronger responsibility on digital platforms to protect young users.
New Restrictions on Children’s Social Media Access
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital, or Komdigi, will begin enforcing limits on social media access for users aged 13 to 16 starting March 2026. Under the new rules, children in this age group may only create social media accounts with verified parental or guardian consent, depending on the risk profile of each platform.
Legal Basis and National Digital Strategy
The policy is codified in Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025, known as PP Tunas, which was signed by the President on March 28, 2025. The regulation serves as an implementing rule of Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law and is part of Komdigi’s national strategy to build a safe, healthy, and equitable digital environment for children.
Mandatory Safety by Design Requirements
PP Tunas requires Electronic System Providers to embed child protection measures from the earliest stages of platform development. These include age verification systems, strong parental approval mechanisms, default high privacy settings, and clear notifications when children are being monitored by parents or guardians.
Prohibited Practices and Content Limitations
The regulation strictly bans platforms from profiling children, collecting precise geolocation data, or applying deceptive design practices that push minors to share unnecessary personal data. Content access must also follow age based classifications, including gaming standards aligned with the Indonesia Game Rating System, which regulates exposure to violence, online interaction, and mature themes.
Sanctions and Platform Readiness
Violations of PP Tunas will trigger escalating sanctions, ranging from written warnings and administrative fines to temporary suspension or full platform access termination for severe breaches. Authorities will assess factors such as the scale of impact and platform cooperation. Several global platforms, including Roblox, have indicated readiness to adjust their systems to comply with the regulation.
PP Tunas signals Indonesia’s firm stance on digital child protection at a time when social media influence is rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia. As Indonesia tightens oversight, the policy may also shape regional discussions on platform accountability, setting an important reference point for Singapore and neighboring countries navigating similar concerns around child safety and digital governance.
Sources: Tech in Asia (2025) , Katadata (2025)
Keywords: PP Tunas, Child Online Safety, Social Media Access, Parental Consent, Digital Platforms
