No More Compromise! Indonesia’s Ultimatum to Google and Meta Revealed!

Indonesia has officially summoned representatives from Meta and Google over alleged non-compliance with new youth safety laws.

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The regulation mandates that "high-risk" digital platforms must deactivate or limit accounts held by children under the age of 16.

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Following the March 28, 2026, enforcement date, the government is moving swiftly to penalize companies failing to meet the new standards.

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Communications Minister Meutya Hafid warned that failure to implement these curbs could lead to a total block of the platforms in Indonesia

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Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are categorized as "high-risk" due to addictive design and potential exposure to strangers.

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The primary goal of the crackdown is to reduce soaring rates of social media addiction and cyberbullying among Indonesia's 70 million minors.

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With internet usage reaching over 80% of the population, the government insists on reclaiming "sovereignty over the future of children."

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In addition to Google and Meta, the ministry has sent formal warning letters to TikTok and Roblox to ensure full legal alignment.

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