Indonesia: Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs' assessment of Google's compliance with age verification requirements
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Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs confirmed YouTube will apply a minimum age requirement of 16 following Google’s submission of a compliance letter
On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of Indonesia confirmed that YouTube will implement a minimum age requirement of 16 years for users in Indonesia, following Google’s submission of a compliance letter under Governmen…
SourceMinistry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued preliminary notice to YouTube over non-compliance with age verification requirements
On 9 April 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued a notice to YouTube over a preliminary assessment of non-compliance with the age verification requirements under Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 concerning governance of …
SourceGoogle completed inspection with Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs regarding compliance with age verification requirements
On 7 April 2026, Google completed an inspection with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs regarding compliance with age verification requirements under Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on Child Protection in Electronic Systems. G…
SourceMinistry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued a second notice to Google over alleged non-compliance with age verification requirements
On 2 April 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued a second notice to Google, particularly YouTube, after it failed to comply with the first notice for inspection regarding compliance with Government Regulation Number 17 of 20…
SourceMinistry of Communication and Digital Affairs announced regulatory action into Google over suspected non-compliance with age verification requirements
On 30 March 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs requested Google to attend an inspection under Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on Child Protection in Electronic Systems, which requires digital platforms to restrict accoun…
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