TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a combined total of 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government directives, the Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Technology announced. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny over child safety on social media platforms in the country.
The Indonesian government issued curbs aimed at protecting children online, prompting TikTok and YouTube to take action by removing accounts identified as belonging to children under the age limit set by local regulations. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology confirmed the deactivation figures during a recent press briefing, emphasizing the commitment of both platforms to comply with national laws.
This large-scale deactivation reflects growing concerns in Indonesia about the impact of social media on minors, aligning with global trends where governments are tightening controls on digital platforms to safeguard younger users. Comparable regulatory actions have been seen in other countries, but Indonesia’s scale of account removal is notable for its size and rapid enforcement.
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology continues to monitor social media platforms for compliance, with plans to further enforce regulations to protect children online. The 4.7 million deactivated accounts represent a significant step in Indonesia’s digital governance efforts, as reported by economictimes.indiatimes.com.