Menkomdigi Meutya Affirms Not All Digital Platforms Deserve Free Access By Children

Menkomdigi Meutya Hafid (photo: dock. Komdigi)

JAKARTA - Still in the momentum of commemorating National Children's Day 2025, the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, emphasized the importance of protecting children in the digital space.

He said Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning Electronic System Governance in Child Protection (PP Tunas) had classified the use of digital platforms according to age and the risks to children.

"High-risk platforms can only be accessed by children aged 16 years and over, and that too must be accompanied by parents," Meutya said in her official broadcast.

According to him, digital platforms cannot be generalized. Thus, the government will classify access based on platform risk categories, namely low, medium, and high.

Furthermore, he explained that classification of children's age in accessing digital platforms is divided into several levels, including:

In addition to the presence of PP TUNAS, Meutya reiterated that child protection efforts in the digital space are not only the duty of the government, but also need the active role of the community, parents, and children themselves.

"If you become a victim of bullying, fraud, or you can get an invitation to meet by foreigners, children don't be silent. Report it to parents, teachers, or authorities. The state is here to protect you," he said.