Indonesia Urges Meta Platforms to Increase Algorithm Transparency

Jakarta: Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has called on digital platform giant Meta to be more transparent regarding its algorithms and content moderation practices.

She made the statement during an unannounced visit to Meta’s office in Jakarta on Wednesday. The inspection was conducted due to concerns that the company has not fully complied with Indonesian regulations.

“We met with Meta today to request several measures, primarily greater transparency in their algorithms and content moderation,” Hafid said after the visit, as quoted by Antara on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Meta, which operates major social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, is also required to fulfill reporting obligations under Indonesian law and strengthen oversight of content circulating on its platforms.

According to Hafid, the compliance rate of Meta’s platforms with Indonesian regulations currently stands at below 30 percent.

She pointed to the significant volume of disinformation still circulating online, noting that health-related misinformation remains among the most prevalent.

In addition, digital crimes such as online fraud and scams are reportedly becoming more widespread across various platforms. The minister said such practices affect not only the middle class but also lower-income communities.

Other common forms of disinformation involve government policies and national development issues, which she warned could create divisions between the public and the government or spark social conflict.

Regarding follow-up measures, Hafid said the ministry is awaiting a formal commitment from Meta to improve compliance.

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has set a deadline for the company to meet the government’s requests, although the specific timeframe was not disclosed.

With Indonesia’s internet user base reaching approximately 230 million, Hafid emphasized the need for collaborative and sustainable oversight efforts to maintain a safe digital environment and protect the public.