TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, stated that the government is still assessing the classification of digital platforms based on their level of risk to children and adolescents. Although the classification has not been officially announced, the Ministry of Communication and Digital appreciates several platforms that have started to adapt to the Government Regulation (PP) Number 17 of 2025 concerning the Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection (PP TUNAS).
“Approximately four months after being signed by the president, we know that this Government Regulation will be stronger if it is collaboratively supervised. Therefore, today six ministries and institutions have agreed to implement this Government Regulation,” said Meutya Hafid when met at the Museum Penerangan, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta, Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Meutya explained that the ministry is giving digital platforms time to improve their features to be more child-friendly for Indonesian children. One approach being developed is classifying platforms as high-, medium-, or low-risk.
This classification not only considers negative content such as pornography or online gambling, but also addiction elements. “There may be no negative content, but the addiction is very high. We also include that as a classification variable,” said Meutya.
She also mentioned that several digital platforms have introduced features tailored to children and adolescents. If these features prove to be effective, the related platforms can be categorized as medium or low-risk.
“We want the implementation to be good. So there is no confusion, only caution and communication with all stakeholders, both between ministries and with digital platforms,” she said.
The government has not set a specific deadline. However, Meutya ensured that the official announcement would be made soon.
“We don’t want to rush to judge. What’s important is that the platforms respond, and policy implementation runs effectively and collaboratively,” she said.
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