Indonesia – Following its recent social media restrictions for minors, Indonesia is now reportedly considering extending online safeguards to e-commerce platforms as part of broader efforts to protect children in digital spaces.
In a report by CNA, the Indonesian government is weighing a potential ban on e-commerce access for users under the age of 16, Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid told AFP on Wednesday (May 6).
“E-commerce (platforms) are next, because we found children who became scam victims through e-commerce,” Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said in an interview in Jakarta, without providing further details, as quoted by CNA.
In March, Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for under-16s, aimed at protecting children from risks including online pornography, cyberbullying, and internet addiction.
Meanwhile, several platforms designated as high-risk under the new regulatory framework, including Google, YouTube, and Roblox, have reportedly signalled their willingness to comply with Indonesia’s requirements for a social media ban.
