Indonesia: Kominfo Content Moderation Enforcement Regarding Prostitution
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Mar 2021 in force
Scope
Implementers
Indonesia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced Kominfo Blocking of Messenger Accounts related to Prostitution
On 22 March 2021, Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) announced regulatory action against messaging app users for alleged prostitution. According to Kominfo, it had ordered MiChat, a messenger service, to close user accou…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government