The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) acknowledged that the implementation of Government Regulation (PP) Number 17 of 2025, commonly known as PP Tunas, still faces significant technical obstacles in the field. The regulation designed to protect children in the digital space has hit a snag due to underage users who frequently bypass age-restriction systems.
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, revealed that the phenomenon of age identity falsification when registering social media accounts has become a common practice. Based on survey data cited by the ministry, there are indications that three out of five children intentionally manipulate their age data to bypass digital platform access restrictions.
Nezar emphasized that this challenge calls for an active role from platform providers to develop more advanced technological verification solutions. Nevertheless, he reminded that any implemented age verification mechanism must strictly adhere to the principles of users' personal data protection.
Komdigi continues to conduct intensive coordination with digital platform developers to encourage stricter identification systems. These efforts are undertaken so that child protection policies online are not merely a formality, but are genuinely capable of minimizing the risk of children's exposure to inappropriate content.
