Indonesian Minister of Communications and Digital Meutya Hafid met directly with Roblox Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer David Baszucki to state platform compliance requirements regarding child protection in the digital space (22/09).

The meeting took place at the Roblox headquarters in Silicon Valley, United States.

Hafid emphasized that Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic System Operation in Child Protection (PP TUNAS) must be translated into concrete steps on the platform.

Meeting in Silicon Valley Focuses on Implementation of PP TUNAS

The Indonesian government appreciated steps Roblox has already taken in Indonesia, including facial age estimation technology, communication restrictions for child users, and the releases of Roblox Kids and Roblox Select.

However, the government stated these efforts must be strengthened through accurate age verification and stricter protections for users under 16 years old.

Hafid highlighted the necessity of safety-by-design principles to build safety features into products during the initial design phase.

This approach ensures child protection is part of the system from the beginning, rather than a response after violations occur.

Indonesian Government Demands Safety-by-Design Features

The government asked Roblox to limit interactions between children and strangers, prevent communication from moving off the platform, and improve early detection of risky behavior.

These measures are considered important due to the high number of child users on Roblox in Indonesia.

“We understand that many Indonesian children love Roblox. Because of that, our great hope is that Roblox also loves our children, especially by ensuring their safety,” Hafid said.

Baszucki stated that Roblox recognizes its large responsibility to young users and remains open to aligning products with national regulations.

“We continue to work on adapting our products to comply with regulations in Indonesia,” Baszucki said.

Baszucki added that requested hanges could become part of Roblox's future product development and may be applied in other countries with similar needs.

Roblox Evaluates Opening Jakarta Office for Local Compliance

Beyond product updates, Hafid urged Roblox to strengthen its local presence by placing senior representatives or opening an office in Jakarta.

A local office is expected to speed up communication, coordination, and interaction with the government regarding child protection policies.

Roblox previously stated that the company is currently evaluating placing a senior leader in Jakarta.

The Indonesian government requested that the implementation of PP TUNAS be monitored through routine, measurable, and transparent reporting.

Hafid stated that child protection commitments must show real platform changes and results rather than just policy announcements.

“Global platforms are allowed to operate anywhere. However, when operating and serving the people of Indonesia, Indonesian standards and rules must be met. Indonesian rules apply to all platforms operating in Indonesia, without exception,” Hafid said.

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