Economic Times Tech
6/26/2026
TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says
Short summary
Indonesia has deactivated 4.7 million TikTok and YouTube accounts for users under 16 following new government regulations targeting cyberbullying and addiction. This reflects broader global movement toward child safety policies on social platforms. The regulatory trend signals tightening oversight of social media engagement by younger users worldwide.
- •Indonesia deactivated 4.7M child accounts on TikTok/YouTube under new regulations
- •Government action targets cyberbullying and addiction among minors
- •Part of wider global trend toward stricter child safety policies
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