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Roblox Introduces Facial Scans for Kids Under 16 in Indonesia
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Published on 30 April 2026
Indonesia forces Roblox to verify age with face scans
Roblox says that in Indonesia, children under 16 will have to pass facial scanning to verify their age under new rules targeting minors’ use of social media and digital platforms. Roblox vice president Nicky Jackson Colaco called the move among the strictest the company has implemented globally, tying the change to compliance with Indonesia’s updated protections.
- Roblox will require age verification for users under 16 in Indonesia
- The method includes facial scans to confirm identity and age
- The company says the rules are among its strictest anywhere
- The change aims to comply with Indonesia’s tighter minors regulations
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