Indonesia
Asia
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Indonesia. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Indonesia has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Indonesia. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
Yes
Age verification is mandatory
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Compliance deadline for GR 17/2025: End of the two-year transitional period for Electronic System Operators to conform with GR 17.
- Banned
Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection (GR 17): New regulation introducing obligations and prohibitions for ESOs regarding child protection and online safety.
- Banned
Draft Government Regulation (RPP) on Child Protection in Digital Space: Indonesian government drafting child protection laws, opening public consultation in March.
- Banned
Information Ministry threatens to shut down X: Minister of Communication and Information Technology sent a warning letter to X over adult content, threatening shutdown.
- Banned
Communication Ministry handles 3.7 million items of negative content: Communication Ministry actively handles negative content online.
- Banned
Undang-Undang Nomor 19 Tahun 2016 (Amendment to ITE Law): Amendment to the ITE Law, further strengthening regulations on electronic information and transactions.
- Banned
Rejection of Permen Kominfo No. 19 Tahun 2014: Several organizations rejected the Permen Kominfo on handling negative internet content, arguing it was illegal and lacked legitimacy.
- Banned
Undang-Undang Nomor 44 Tahun 2008 tentang Pornografi (Law on Pornography): Primary law directly addressing pornography, prohibiting its production, dissemination, and viewing.
- Banned
Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2008 tentang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik (ITE Law): Primary law governing electronic information and transactions, used to prohibit indecent content.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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biometricupdate.comindonesias-new-regulation-frames-age-assurance-as-defense-against-child-exploi...
biometricupdate.comindonesia-drafting-age-verification-online-child-protection-regulations
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