What are the Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) compliance deadlines?

Mar 27, 2025: PP 17/2025 in force.

When does Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) take effect?

Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) took effect on Mar 27, 2025.

Who does Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) apply to?

Electronic system operators whose products, services or features are used by or accessible to children in Indonesia.

What are the penalties under Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online)?

Administrative sanctions under the regulation. The types and amounts are not captured here.

Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online)

In force Indonesia · In force Mar 27, 2025 · no upcoming deadlines

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Takes effectMar 27, 2025 · 19 months ago · Source

PP 17/2025 in forceThe regulation was signed, promulgated and took effect on the same day.

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What it does

Implements the child protection provisions added to Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transactions Law by Law No. 1 of 2024. It sets rules for how electronic system operators must protect children who use their products and services, how the government supervises them, and which administrative sanctions apply. Ministries and the public also have defined roles.

Who it applies to: Electronic system operators whose products, services or features are used by or accessible to children in Indonesia.
Penalties: Administrative sanctions under the regulation. The types and amounts are not captured here.
Enforced by: Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi)
Official name: Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection
Citation: Peraturan Pemerintah No. 17 Tahun 2025; LN 2025 (36), TLN 7105
Topics: Children, Online safety, Privacy

Verified 2026-09-25

Research notes

The BPK database (peraturan.bpk.go.id) blocks automated fetch but loads in a browser. Its abstract confirms the scope and dates. Any transition period for existing operators was not verified from the regulation text. Komdigi as enforcer is from established knowledge.

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Questions about Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online)

What are the Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) compliance deadlines?: Mar 27, 2025: PP 17/2025 in force.
When does Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) take effect?: Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) took effect on Mar 27, 2025.
Who does Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online) apply to?: Electronic system operators whose products, services or features are used by or accessible to children in Indonesia.
What are the penalties under Indonesia PP 17/2025 (Child Protection Online)?: Administrative sanctions under the regulation. The types and amounts are not captured here.

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