- This step can become an example for other countries also.
Social Media Accounts: Social media has expanded very rapidly all over the world. From children to the elderly, everyone is very active on social media today. But social media addiction is becoming a big problem for the coming generations. In such a situation, Indonesia has taken a big step regarding the safety of children.
Actually, new rules regarding social media were implemented in the country. After this, YouTube and TikTok have closed the accounts of millions of users below 16 years of age. Under this action, a total of more than 47 lakh accounts were removed.
Accounts of people under 16 years of age closed
According to media reports, as soon as the new rules came into force in the country, TikTok has closed about 41 lakh accounts. At the same time, YouTube has closed about 6 lakh accounts. The government says that these steps have been taken keeping in mind the safety of children. But this is an opportunity for companies to change their policies as soon as possible.
The platform will also be responsible
According to media reports, one of the biggest special things about this new rule is that under this, it will not be the responsibility of only the schools and parents to check the age of the children, but now the social media platforms will also have to take responsibility for this. It is clearly stated in the rule that the social media platform itself will have to identify such accounts which are underage.
These are high risk platforms
For information, let us tell you that this new rule was implemented in March 2026. That is why under this rule all those platforms which were placed in high risk category by the government come under this rule. Let us tell you that these platforms include apps like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X and Roblox.
Example for other countries
For your information, let us tell you that this decision taken by Indonesia to protect children from social media can set a new example for other countries. In such a situation, it is believed that in the coming time, many other countries which want to protect children from the dangers posed by social media can also implement similar rules. This model can soon be implemented in other countries also.
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