Under-16 Social Media Ban (PP Tunas Implementation)
Under-16 Social Media Ban (PP Tunas Implementation) in Indonesia: active, effective March 28, 2026. Applies to "High-risk" digital platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox. Age range: Under 16 (high-risk platforms); under 13 (all but child-designed
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Category | International |
| Status | active |
| Effective date | March 28, 2026 |
| Age range | Under 16 (high-risk platforms); under 13 (all but child-designed platforms) |
| Applies to | "High-risk" digital platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox |
Key requirements
- Children under 16 barred from accounts on high-risk platforms
- Children under 13 may only hold accounts on low-risk platforms designed for children
- Platforms classified by risk and required to implement age assurance
- Implements the 2025 government regulation on child protection in electronic systems
Notes
Announced early March 2026 and effective March 28, 2026. One of the broadest platform lists of any national ban.
Frequently asked
What does Under-16 Social Media Ban (PP Tunas Implementation) require?
Children under 16 barred from accounts on high-risk platforms Children under 13 may only hold accounts on low-risk platforms designed for children Platforms classified by risk and required to implement age assurance Implements the 2025 government regulation on child protection in electronic systems
Who must comply with Under-16 Social Media Ban (PP Tunas Implementation) in Indonesia?
"High-risk" digital platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox
When does Under-16 Social Media Ban (PP Tunas Implementation) take effect and what is its status?
Effective March 28, 2026. Current status: active. Announced early March 2026 and effective March 28, 2026. One of the broadest platform lists of any national ban.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Media Minimum Age Law | Australia | International | active | December 10, 2025 |
| Online Safety Act — Age Verification Requirements | United Kingdom | International | active | July 25, 2025 |
| Online Safety Act — Child Safety Regime | United Kingdom | International | active | July 25, 2025 |
| Under-16 Social Media Ban (Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 regulations) | United Kingdom | International | pending | Spring 2027 (expected) |
| Digital Services Act — Guidelines on Protecting Minors | European Union | International | active | July 14, 2025 |
| EU Digital Minimum Age & Mandatory Age Assurance Initiative | European Union | International | pending | TBD (Commission proposal expected; Digital Fairness Act 2026) |
| GDPR — Children's Consent Requirements | European Union | International | active | May 25, 2018 |
| Under-15 Social Media Ban (2026 Law) | France | International | blocked | N/A (struck down August 14, 2026) |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: COPPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: Privacy Program Bundle (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)