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Society 1 month ago
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Roblox limits chat feature for under-16 users in Indonesia
Following a mandatory facial age estimation provided by the platform, Roblox will transition 23 million accounts owned by under-16 users to either a Kids account with no chat feature or a Select one that is allowed to communicate with approved family members and friends.
Society 1 month ago
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Yogyakarta daycare abuse exposes oversight failures
A daycare abuse case in Yogyakarta involving at least 53 children has triggered nationwide outrage and renewed scrutiny of Indonesia’s childcare oversight system, prompting authorities to intensify inspections of unlicensed facilities and tighten regulatory enforcement.
Society 1 month ago
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Government flags sanctions as Google resists under-16 ban
The government has issued a warning to tech giant Google for failing to comply with a newly enacted social media ban for children, while Meta has moved to meet the regulation by raising the minimum user age to 16 across Instagram, Facebook and Threads.
Society 2 months ago
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Children fear losing learning, entertainment under social media ban
Some Indonesian minors fear losing their favorite entertainment platform, while parents look for alternative activities for their children as the government’s social media restrictions for under-16 users are set to come into effect on March 28.
Society 2 months ago
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Indonesia sets three-month deadline for online child safety compliance
Social media and other digital platforms in Indonesia now have three months to assess child safety risks under a new government regulation, with users under 16 facing restrictions on high-risk services to curb exposure to harmful content and online exploitation.
Archipelago 3 months ago
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Trafficking of 13 women in NTT highlight gaps in state protection
A human trafficking case involving 13 women from West Java who were allegedly deceived and forced into sex work in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has again underscored persistent gaps in the state’s protection against the exploitation of women and children.
Society 3 months ago
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Underage accounts may be removed from digital platforms, minister says
The Communications and Digital Ministry will block social media accounts owned by underage children as soon as the minimum age limit policy takes place in March, promising immediate action on online platforms for users under 18 years old.
