Indonesia: Adopted Presidential Regulation on Digital Platform Companies' Responsibility to Support Quality Journalism including content moderation regulation

On 20 February 2024, the Indonesian President issued Presidential Regulation No. 32 of 2024 on the Responsibility of Digital Platform Companies to Support Quality Journalism. The digital platform companies in Indonesia are defined by the presence of their services in the country. Under the regulation, they must actively support quality journalism by preventing the dissemination of illegal content and promoting the prioritisation and commercialisation of press content. Further, digital platforms are required to ensure fair treatment of all press companies, provide training and programs for responsible journalism, develop algorithms to promote quality journalism and cooperate with verified press companies. The regulation also mandates the formation of a committee to ensure that digital platform companies fulfil their obligations. The regulation enters into force 6 months following its adoption.