Indonesia: Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection

Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 strengthens child protection in Indonesia’s digital environment by setting clear obligations for electronic system providers.

The regulation requires platforms and digital services to prioritise children’s safety, privacy, and wellbeing, including through stronger safeguards, age-appropriate design, and limits on harmful or exploitative practices.

By embedding child protection into the governance of digital systems, the regulation represents an important step towards ensuring that technologies used by children respect their rights and best interests. View English translation here.