Indonesia has removed approximately five million underage accounts from digital platforms, marking a significant enforcement step under its Government Regulation on Electronic System Governance.
The mass deletion targets users who do not meet the minimum age requirements for social media and other online services, reflecting the government’s intensified focus on digital child protection.
The move aligns Indonesia with a growing international trend of strict age-based restrictions on social media access.
France recently passed legislation banning social media access for children under 15, effective January 2027, becoming the first European country to implement such a total prohibition.
These regulatory shifts signal a broader global consensus on the need to mitigate online risks for minors.
Authorities in Indonesia have cited concerns over the impact of unrestricted internet access on youth well-being.