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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Edna Tarigan

Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16

Indonesia Social Media - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Indonesia is urging social media companies and digital platforms to report the number of accounts that have been suspended as part of the implementation of government regulations restricting access for children under 16, authorities said Wednesday.

“We will continue to insist that compliance alone is not enough; we must also report the figures to the public in the interest of transparency,” said Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid.

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