The discussion included representatives from a range of digital platforms, such as Google, YouTube, TikTok, Vidio, and Meta, along with participants from the gaming industry, financial technology, and transportation sectors, as well as digital and technology industry associations.
"We want to ensure that these regulations can run well and provide optimal protection for children,” the ministry’s Director General of Digital Space Supervision Alexander Sabar noted in a statement on Thursday (February 13).
Sabar assessed that the involvement of various stakeholders is of significant importance as it ensures that the draft policies are comprehensive and can be implemented effectively.
The minister’s Special Staff for Inter-Institutional Relations Aida Rezalina Azhar emphasized the government’s commitment to creating policies that are not only legally strong but also foster a secure and child-friendly digital ecosystem.
"We want this policy to be a guideline that can be implemented by all stakeholders such as the government, technology industry, and society—in realizing a safer and more inclusive digital space for children,” she affirmed.
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The discussion addressed various strategic issues, such as setting a minimum age limit for children to create accounts and access digital platforms independently, categorizing digital services based on risk levels, establishing a user age verification mechanism, and implementing more child-friendly features.
Executive Director of the Indonesian Joint Funding Fintech Association (AFPI) Yasmine Meylia emphasized that the fintech sector has already established age restrictions through regulations requiring ID card ownership.
"In fintech, the age limit has been regulated through the requirement to own an ID card, which requires a minimum age of 17. This means that children or individuals under 17 years of age are protected from online loans," she stated.
All stakeholders participating in the dialogue expressed their support for the ministry’s efforts to strengthen child protection in the digital space.
To ensure an inclusive and effective policy, the ministry will continue to consult experts and related institutions to expand on the input received.
This regulation is expected to be a strong foundation for realizing a safer and more child-friendly digital space, with the support and commitment of various stakeholders.
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Translator: Fathur Rochman, Yashinta Difa
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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