Roblox Enforces Facial Scans for Indonesian Users Under 16 Amid New Rules

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•Roblox requires facial scans for users under 16 in Indonesia starting May 2026.
•New Indonesian social media rules mandate stricter verification for minors online.
•Roblox has restricted chat functions for under-16 users in Indonesia to reduce exposure to inappropriate content.

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▸If Roblox successfully implements facial scan verification for Indonesian minors it could set a precedent for other platforms to adopt similar measures, potentially increasing online child safety but raising privacy concerns among users and parents.

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🌍Indonesia

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🏛Government of Indonesia 🏛Roblox Corporation

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MEArab Times (Kuwait)Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules REGIONALJakarta PostRoblox limits chat feature for under-16 users in Indonesia

Roblox has introduced a requirement for facial scans from users under 16 in Indonesia following new social media regulations. The move aims to enhance child safety and comply with government mandates, affecting millions of young users on the platform. Additionally, Roblox has limited chat features for these users to further protect minors from online risks.