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Indonesia: Implemented Directorate of Informatics application control takedown of online gambling content

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Implemented Directorate of Informatics application control takedown of online gambling content

From 20 October 2024 to 25 November 2024, the Directorate of Informatics Application Control (PAI), a division of the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), removed 374,175 pieces of content related to online gambling from websites and social media platforms. In addition, Komdigi created channels to report harmful content, including an online reporting platform and phone lines.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2022-08-23
in force

On 23 August 2022, Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) announced regula…

2023-09-23
in force

On 23 September 2023, the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Informatics adopted actions to …

2024-05-24
under investigation

On 24 May 2024, the Ministry of Communication and Information (MCI) issued a warning to Internet Se…

2024-11-25
in force

From 20 October 2024 to 25 November 2024, the Directorate of Informatics Application Control (PAI),…

2025-01-06
in force

On 6 January 2025, the Ministry of Communication and Digital of Indonesia announced the removal of …

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