Indonesia has introduced a ban on the use of social networks by children under the age of 16

Since March 28, the Indonesian authorities have imposed a ban on the use of social networks by children under the age of 16. This was reported on March 28 by the Bloomberg news agency.

"Indonesia has begun to apply restrictions on the use of social media accounts by children under the age of 16, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to adopt nationwide measures, as governments around the world tighten their approach to limiting malicious content on the Internet," the article says.

First of all, children were denied access to "high-risk platforms." Instagram Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and others belong to the Meta company, whose activities are recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation. X and Roblox. They should prevent access by users under the age of 16, including by deleting accounts.

According to the agency, some "low-risk" services may continue to be used by children, subject to "stricter security measures." These include default privacy settings, parental controls, and location tracking restrictions.

Europe wants to protect teenagers from social media. And here's why

The ban on social media for children and teenagers has become one of the main global trends in the field of digital security in recent months. Countries around the world are debating bills restricting the use of online platforms under the pretext of protecting minors from the harmful effects of content, addiction, cyberbullying, and mental health problems. On March 27, Reuters reported that the Austrian authorities intend to ban the use of social networks by children under the age of 14.

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