Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 22 Documents
Search

Cybersecurity Laws: Protecting Personal Data in the Age of Digital Transformation Syamsul Bahri; Pong Krit; Siri Lek
Rechtsnormen: Journal of Law Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/rjl.v4i2.3660

Abstract

Background. The rapid acceleration of global digital transformation has fundamentally reorganized the socio-economic landscape, rendering personal data highly vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats and systemic exploitation. Purpose. This research aims to critically evaluate the efficacy of contemporary cybersecurity laws in safeguarding individual privacy amidst this hyper-connected environment. Method. The investigation adopts a qualitative legal research design, utilizing a comparative analysis of data protection regimes across diverse jurisdictions through a specialized techno-legal analytical framework. Results. Findings indicate a significant regulatory disclosure paradox, where stringent legislation increases transparency and reporting rates without immediately reducing the absolute frequency of data breaches. The data suggests that technical alignment within statutory language is more critical for legal efficiency than the severity of financial penalties. This study concludes that the future of data sovereignty depends on the seamless integration of legal principles into the software development lifecycle. Conclusion. Legislators must move toward agile, principle-based frameworks that account for the borderless nature of digital networks and emerging technological complexities. Robust legal infrastructures are essential not only for privacy but as a primary pillar of national economic security and public trust.
The Echo Chamber Effect: Social Media Algorithms and the Polarization of Political Discourse Arisman Sabir; Siri Lek; Prasojo Prasojo
Journal of Social Science Utilizing Technology Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jssut.v4i1.3573

Abstract

Background. The rapid expansion of social media has transformed political communication by introducing algorithmically curated information environments that shape users’ exposure to content. Concerns have emerged regarding the echo chamber effect, where individuals are predominantly exposed to ideologically aligned information, potentially intensifying political polarization and limiting deliberative discourse. Purpose. The present study aims to examine the extent to which social media algorithms contribute to the formation of echo chambers and to assess their influence on patterns of political engagement and perception. Method. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative network analysis and survey data from 300 participants with qualitative interviews and computational analysis of platform interactions. Results. The findings indicate that algorithmic filtering significantly reinforces exposure to homogeneous content, leading to increased ideological clustering and higher levels of perceived polarization. Evidence further suggests that user attempts to diversify information sources are constrained by persistent algorithmic personalization. Conclusion. The study concludes that the echo chamber effect is a socio-technical phenomenon driven by the interaction between user behavior and algorithmic systems, with significant implications for democratic communication.