Legislator Commission I DPR Asks Government To Issue SKB Restrictions On Internet And HP Access For Children

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JAKARTA - Member of Commission I DPR RI By Soleh asked the government to make a joint decree (SKB) regarding restrictions on internet access and the use of cellphones for children. This is because the use of internet and cellphone access (HP) among minors is getting more and more concerning.

Currently, according to Sir, children in Indonesia are very free to access the internet or various negative content using cellphones. In fact, online advertising and gambling promos are scattered on social media and are very easily accessible to children.

"Perhaps there must be sterilization in the use of cellphones and internet access, especially early childhood, under 15 or 16 years old," said Soleh, Friday, December 6.

According to Oleh, free and liberal Europeans have already made strict regulations in prohibiting the use of social media for children under the age of 16. One of them is Australia, which has implemented this strict policy.

"We are a democratic and religious country, but instead we use liberal methods. liberal Europeans have even made rules," he said.

Therefore, the legislator from the electoral district (Dapil) of West Java XI invited all, especially the government, to pay attention to the issue. According to him, special rules regarding the use of the internet and cellphones need to be made.

By Soleh, he suggested that the government, which consists of several ministries or institutions, jointly create a SKB that regulates internet access restrictions and the use of cellphones for minors.

"The government must immediately establish a SKB regarding restrictions on internet access and the use of cellphones for children," he said.

Previously, Australia had passed a law prohibiting children under the age of 16 from accessing social media. This law immediately caused controversy in cyberspace.

The regulation is the strictest law in the world. This is because the restrictions are strictly enforced and accompanied by harsh sanctions. The law will only take effect within the next 12 months. Tech companies that do not comply with these regulations can be subject to a maximum fine of 50 million Australian dollars