# Indonesia

Type: country

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## Timeline

- **2027-01-01**: Projected Enforcement — Anticipated deadline for platforms to have fully operational age gates in place.
- **2026-Q3**: Platform Consultation — Social media companies to meet with regulators regarding age verification integration.
- **2026-Q2**: Legislative Drafting — Government expected to finalize the specific definitions and enforcement mechanisms.
- **2026-03-06**: Policy Announcement — Indonesian ministers announce the intent to ban social media for under-16s.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Indonesia to Ban Social Media for Under-16s: A Major Shift for Global AdTech
2026-03-06 10:38:24 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Indonesia has announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under 16, citing mental health and online safety concerns. This regulatory pivot in one of the world's largest digital markets will force platforms to implement rigorous age verification and fundamentally reshape the advertising landscape in Southeast Asia.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/indonesia-social-media-ban-under-16

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