General · 7 March 2026
Indonesia bans under-16s from social media March 28
Indonesia's government has approved new rules to restrict social media access for people under 16 years old. Starting March 28, accounts for individuals below 16 on specified 'high-risk' platforms will face gradual deactivation. This action aims to safeguard young people from online dangers, including addiction, cyberbullying, and online fraud. Indonesia is the latest country to announce this ban, and the first non-Western nation with such restrictions.
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