JAKARTA – The government has officially implemented Government Regulation (PP) Number 17 of 2025 concerning the Governance of Electronic System Operations for Child Protection (PP TUNAS).
The policy has received broad support from various stakeholders and is considered a strategic step in protecting children from the increasingly complex negative impacts of the digital space.
Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, emphasized that the state is firmly present to ensure children’s safety in the digital world.
“There is no compromise when it comes to compliance. Every business entity operating in Indonesia must adhere to applicable laws,” she stated.
Through this policy, the government requires all digital platforms to restrict children’s access according to age and strengthen personal data protection.
Eight major platforms—YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live, and Roblox—have been asked to submit their compliance commitments. Several platforms have already shown positive responses by adjusting their policies.
This government initiative is also reinforced by support from the education sector. Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu’ti, stated that restricting children’s access to digital platforms is an essential step in creating a healthy and balanced learning ecosystem.
“The policy of delaying children’s access to high-risk digital platforms is an important step to ensure that technology remains a supportive tool for education,” he explained.
He added that the implementation of PP TUNAS will go hand in hand with strengthening character education through the “7 Habits of Great Indonesian Children” (KAIH) Movement, as well as the application of the Screen Time, Screen Zone, and Screen Break (3S) concepts.
With this approach, students are expected to use technology wisely without neglecting their social and emotional development.
Support for this policy also comes from technology experts. Information technology observer Ismail Fahmi described Indonesia as a pioneer in Southeast Asia in implementing restrictions on children’s access to social media.
“Indonesia is the first in ASEAN to effectively implement this policy,” he said.
According to him, the scale of protection implemented by Indonesia is significantly larger than in other countries, covering around 70 million children.
This reflects the government’s strong commitment to safeguarding the younger generation amid the rapid flow of global digitalization.
Furthermore, Fahmi noted that if the implementation of PP TUNAS runs optimally, Indonesia has the potential to become a global model in child protection in the digital space.
He also emphasized the importance of support from all elements of society to ensure the effectiveness of the policy.
