Protection of minors on the Internet: Indonesia decides to ban social media for younger individuals | EUROtoday

The Muslim-influenced one Indonesia was the primary nation in Asia to ban social media to guard youngsters and younger individuals. From the top of the month, younger individuals beneath 16 will step by step be banned from accessing social media. Minors needs to be shielded from dangers corresponding to pornography, cyberbullying, on-line fraud and addictive web use.

The legislation impacts platforms corresponding to YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigolive and Roblox. Details on how the ban shall be applied will not be but accessible. There have been no reactions from TikTok or Google in Indonesia to date.

In a survey from final yr, the vast majority of Indonesian mother and father had been in favor of proscribing entry to social networks for minors. Most respondents cited age-inappropriate content material as the primary purpose.

Australia was the primary nation on the planet to have one in December
Social media ban launched for beneath 16 yr olds. France, Denmark and Spain have introduced related plans.