Malaysia Under-16 Ban
Enforced mandatory social media bans for under-16s across licensed platforms with fines up to 10 million ringgit [cite: 77].
Asia-Pacific, Latin America & Africa
Mapping international age assurance mandates and regional bans [cite: 77].
Asia-Pacific Models
Indonesia Mandatory Controls
Barred under-16s from social platforms including YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox, backed by compulsory parental dashboard integration [cite: 77].
China "Minor Mode"
Embeds screen time locks and age tiers directly into device operating systems and hardware firmware [cite: 77].
Latin America & Africa
- Brazil (Law 15,211): Enforced March 17, 2026, requiring accounts for users up to 16 to be linked to a verified legal guardian under penalty of 50 million reais fines [cite: 77].
- Gabon (April 2026): Established a digital age of majority at 16 with mandatory personal identity registration [cite: 77].