Indonesia: Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued letter to TikTok requiring evidence of compliance with age verification requirements

On 30 March 2026, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs issued a letter to TikTok under Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on Child Protection in Electronic Systems, which requires digital platforms to restrict account access for users under 16 and implement age verification mechanisms. The letter requested evidence of compliance, with formal follow-up measures to be taken if improvements are not made. The Ministry has indicated it will continue monitoring and may impose administrative sanctions against any platform that fails to meet its obligations.