by Setyawati Fitrianggraeni and Tiara Amanda Putri
Overview
The Government of Indonesia has officially issued Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Regulation or Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Digital (Permenkomdigi) No. 9 of 2026 as the implementing technical regulation of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems for Child Protection or Peraturan Pemerintah tentang Tata Kelola dan Perlindungan Anak di Ruang Digital (PP TUNAS), aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space. This regulation marks a concrete step by the Government to ensure that technological development continues to uphold humanitarian values, while positioning Indonesia as one of the leading non-Western countries to take firm action to address child digital safety. The implementation of this regulation will be carried out in phases starting from 28 March 2026, targeting high-risk platforms to ensure compliance with national legal standards.(1)
The effectiveness of this regulation will largely depend on cross-sector collaboration and the strengthening of national digital literacy.(2) The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is responsible for ensuring the compliance of global platforms such as Meta,(3) while the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (MoWECP) strengthens family-based parenting through the Ruang Bersama Indonesia (RBI) program to reduce drivers of digital violence resulting from unwise gadget use.(4) In the education sector, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education plays a role in equipping students with digital ethics, supported by academic studies promoting the development of a humanistic, adaptive digital ecosystem that is sensitive to children’s holistic growth and developmental needs.(2)
Key Highlights
- Minimum Age Requirements and Mandatory Account Deactivation
A key provision of this regulation introduces minimum age requirements for the use of digital products, under which children below the age of 16 are prohibited from holding accounts on social media platforms classified as high-risk.(1) The responsible parties are Electronic System Operators or Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik (PSE), which are required to provide age restriction information in clear and easily understood language and to ensure reliable user verification mechanisms. This measure is technically implemented by deactivating underage users’ accounts and providing parental control tools, enabling guardians to give consent and effectively supervise children’s digital activities.(5)
- Self-Assessment of Risk Profile and Government Verification
This regulation requires each Electronic System Operator (PSE) to conduct a self-assessment to determine the risk profile (high or low) of each product, service, or feature it provides. Article 8 paragraph (4) of Permenkomdigi No. 9 of 2026 stipulates that Electronic System Operators (PSE) must assess seven risk aspects, including the potential for contact with strangers, exposure to harmful content, threats to personal data, as well as risks of addiction and psychological harm to children. The results of such assessment must be submitted to the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs through the Director General for verification and formal determination of the risk profile, which will then serve as the basis for platforms to adjust protective features and access restrictions for child users.(5)
- Implementation of Safety by Design and Data Protection Principles
Platform operators are required to incorporate child protection measures from the earliest stages of system development, in line with the principles of safety by design and privacy by design. This responsibility rests with the PSE to ensure that their interfaces and algorithms do not exploit children as consumers or misuse personal data for commercial profiling purposes.(5) Technically, PSEs must develop a technology architecture capable of detecting and preventing data breaches in real time, while also incorporating child-friendly features that support children’s rights to learn and express themselves without compromising their privacy.(2)
- Monitoring Mechanism, Public Complaints, and Administrative Sanctions
This regulation strengthens government oversight of the digital ecosystem through electronic monitoring and public complaint channels. The enforcement framework involves the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, law enforcement authorities, and the public (including parents and children) who may report suspected violations through official platforms. Compliance is enforced through preliminary and further examinations, and PSEs found in breach may face administrative sanctions ranging from written warnings and fines to access termination (blocking) for continued non-compliance.
References
1. Humas Kemkomdigi/UN, Humas Kemensetneg. Kementerian Sekretariat Negara RI. 2026. Lindungi Anak di Ranah Digital, Kemkomdigi Terbitkan Aturan Teknis PP TUNAS. Available from: https://www.setneg.go.id/baca/index/lindungi_anak_di_ranah_digital_kemkomdigi_terbitkan_aturan_teknis_pp_tunas
2. Khusnaini I, Aisyah EN. Tantangan Yuridis dan Prospek Implementasi Perlindungan Anak di Ruang Digital Indonesia. Pro Justicia: Jurnal Hukum dan Sosial. 2025 Dec 31;5(2):101–9. Available from: https://jurnal.iairm-ngabar.ac.id/index.php/projus/article/view/1208/621
3. Sukoyo Y. Berita Partai NasDem [Internet]. 2026. Kepatuhan Meta Bukti Negara Hadir Lindungi Anak di Ruang Digital. Available from: https://partainasdem.id/2026/04/10/kepatuhan-meta-bukti-negara-hadir-lindungi-anak-di-ruang-digital/
4. Biro Humas dan Umum Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak. Kementerian Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak. 2026. Kemen PPPA Dorong Kolaborasi Lintas Kementerian Perkuat Pelindungan Anak di Ruang Digital. Available from: https://www.kemenpppa.go.id/siaran-pers/kemen-pppa-dorong-kolaborasi-lintas-kementerian-perkuat-pelindungan-anak-di-ruang-digital
5. Minister of Communication and Digital Regulation No. 9 of 2026 on the Implementing Regulation of Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Operation in Child Protection.
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