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Roblox Introduces New Safety Settings for Indonesian Youth

From Republika · (2d ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Roblox has introduced new account settings, Roblox Kids and Roblox Select, in Indonesia to protect users under 16.
  • These settings aim to give parents more control over their children's digital experiences.
  • Age verification technology will be used, with specific age brackets for each setting and adjusted global standards for Indonesia.

The digital playground that is Roblox is stepping up its commitment to child safety with the introduction of two new account settings in Indonesia: Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. This move is designed to provide enhanced protection for users under the age of 16 and empower parents with greater oversight of their children's online activities.

Roblox emphasizes that these new settings are built upon a foundation of technological age verification. Specifically for Indonesia, Roblox Kids will cater to users aged 5-12, granting access only to games with 'Minimal' or 'Mild' content labels and disabling all communication features. Roblox Select will be available for users aged 13-15, allowing access to games with 'Moderate' content labels and enabling communication only with parent-approved friends. Both settings will feature distinct visual cues within the app to differentiate them from standard accounts.

Dengan pengumuman baru yang kami buat lewat adanya Roblox Kids Account dan Roblox Select, kami mencoba memberikan lebih banyak dukungan kepada orang tua untuk membantu mereka merasa lebih percaya diri dan memiliki kontrol bahwa pengalaman yang mereka miliki untuk anak mereka adalah pengalaman yang tepat.

— Tami BhaumikTami Bhaumik, Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox, explained the goal of the new account settings to provide parents with more confidence and control over their children's experiences.

These age-based account systems are designed to adapt as children grow. A Roblox Kids account will automatically transition to Roblox Select upon turning 13, and a Roblox Select account will evolve into a standard Roblox account at age 16. The platform is prioritizing child safety, working in collaboration with organizations like Komdigi to ensure its policies align with safety standards. Notably, the age thresholds for these settings in Indonesia differ from the global standards, reflecting a tailored approach to the local market.

Kami sangat memprioritaskan keselamatan anak, termasuk bekerja sama dengan Komdigi supaya aturan kami bisa selaras.

— TamiTami emphasized Roblox's high priority on child safety, including collaboration with Komdigi to align policies.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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