Indonesia warns TikTok, Roblox over child safety rule

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital sent warning letters to TikTok and Roblox for not fully complying with PP Tunas, which restricts under-16 accounts.

Minister Meutya Hafid said the case could escalate to formal summons if both platforms still do not show full compliance.

Of eight affected platforms, only X and Bigo Live have fully implemented the requirement so far.

The ministry has summoned Meta and Google, while Roblox has discussed a possible offline-only mode for users under 13 without giving a timeline.

🔗 Source: Kompas

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Indonesia’s child protection rules are widening beyond TikTok and Roblox

Indonesia has broadened enforcement of PP Tunas, an Indonesian child-protection rule that took effect on March 28 and requires platforms to restrict accounts for users under 16 1.
TikTok and Roblox recently got warning letters for not fully following the rule 1.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital has asked eight platforms to add restrictions, including Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, plus Google’s YouTube 1.
Only X and Bigo Live have fully complied so far, while officials called TikTok and Roblox only partly cooperative 1.
Authorities have also summoned Meta and Google over alleged noncompliance with Permen Komdigi No. 9 of 2026, a regulation issued under PP Tunas 1.

Indonesia’s policy is forcing platforms to consider Indonesia-specific compliance steps

Roblox has discussed an offline-only mode for users under 13 in Indonesia, which the minister described as a proposal with no timeline 1.
Companies now face a tougher workload as they juggle different digital safety laws across markets 1.
Indonesia’s approach could become a template for other countries, especially in emerging markets, and add pressure to align child protection rules worldwide.
X and Bigo Live may benefit in the short term by avoiding penalties and earning trust with local governments 1.