The Indonesian government has summoned Google and Meta for allegedly failing to comply with a social media ban on under-16s that went into effect last weekend. Communications Minister Meutya Hafid said official notices had been sent to both companies.
They were found to have violated the laws
According to him, Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and Threads as well as Google, YouTube's parent company, were found to have violated Indonesian laws regarding the protection of children online. The statement was made through a video uploaded to Instagram late Monday.
Additionally, Indonesia was among the earliest countries to take action as concerns grew about the impact of such applications on children's mental and physical well-being. Platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox which are considered "high-risk" platforms by the Southeast Asian country's authorities have begun deactivating the accounts of teenagers under 16 years old starting Saturday.
The ban aims to limit minors' access to social media platforms to protect them from risks such as digital addiction, inappropriate content and cybersecurity threats
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