The Easta Journal Law and Human Rights
Vol. 3 No. 02 (2025): The Easta Journal Law and Human Rights (ESLHR)

Criminal Law Arrangements in Handling the Spread of Social Media Bot-Based False Information in Indonesia

Judijanto, Loso (Unknown)
Putra, Irman (Unknown)
Sumarni, Sumarni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2025

Abstract

This study examines the legal arrangements in Indonesia for handling the spread of false information through social media bots, employing a normative juridical analysis. The proliferation of disinformation through automated bots has become a significant challenge to public trust, social cohesion, and democratic processes. This paper explores the adequacy of existing legal frameworks, such as the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (ITE Law), the Indonesian Penal Code, and the Election Law, in addressing bot-generated false information. The study identifies key challenges, including technological limitations, legal ambiguities, and jurisdictional issues, and compares Indonesia’s regulatory approach with that of the European Union and the United States. The research highlights the need for clear legal definitions, enhanced platform accountability, improved enforcement capabilities, and greater international cooperation to effectively address this issue. The study concludes with recommendations for legal reforms and increased public awareness to mitigate the adverse impact of social media bots on public discourse in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eslhr

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Associated with the Eastasouth Institute, the ESLHR - The Easta Journal Law and Human Rights is a three-times-a-year publication and aims to publish scientific papers on issues involving Law and Human Rights, from an interdisciplinary perspective, encouraging the dialogue with other areas of Law and ...