Indonesia Eyes E-Commerce Ban for Under-16s Amid Scam Concerns, Says Minister
The phased policy would extend a teen social media restriction and could fine or suspend platforms that fail to comply, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Indonesia's government announced plans to ban under-16s from e-commerce platforms, expanding child protection efforts. Digital Minister Meutya Hafid cited protecting children from online scams as the motivation for the new restriction.
- In March, Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for under-16s to shield 70 million children from cyberbullying and internet addiction. The initial regulation targeted eight 'high risk' platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Meutya said the government aims to help parents take on the 'big platforms' to protect their children. Roblox became the latest service to comply last week, introducing age-verification technology for users under 16.
- Non-Compliance with the ban risks fines or service suspension in the country as enforcement rolls out. The Southeast Asian archipelago of more than 284 million people currently boasts among the world's highest concentration of social media users.
- The Turkish Parliament approved similar laws last month to restrict children under 15 from social media access. Australia moved to ban teen accounts in December, while Norway, Greece, France, Spain, and Denmark have signaled intent to introduce comparable restrictions.
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Indonesian government officials said Wednesday they are considering a ban on online shopping for those under 16 to prevent minors from being scammed on online shopping platforms. Indonesian Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs, Matheja Hafez, made the statement in an interview with AFP that day. She said Indonesia is considering a ban on online shopping for those under 16.
The Indonesian government is considering banning access to online trading platforms for children under 16 years of age, said on Wednesday the Minister of Communications to the AFP, shortly after banning them from accessing social networks. "Online trading platforms are the following on the list, as [...] The entry Indonesia plans to ban e-commerce for children under 16 years of age was first published in Information Focus.
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