Kanun: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum
Vol 27, No 2: August 2025: Islam and Justice development in Indonesia

NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL DILEMMA: PROTECTING INDONESIAN CHILDREN FROM CYBERCRIME

Yusrizal, Yusrizal (Unknown)
Saputra, Ferdy (Unknown)
Iskandar, Hadi (Unknown)
Asmara, Romi (Unknown)
Muhammad Rasyid, Laila (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

Children has been increasingly vulnerable to a multitude of cybercrimes in Indonesia. These include alarming issues such as online grooming, sexual exploitation, cyberbullying, and identity theft. This situation not only presents significant legal challenges but also represents a profound ethical crisis within Indonesias evolving digital landscape. This article utilizes a normative juridical approach alongside a conceptual framework to articulate legal arguments surrounding these pressing concerns. While regulatory measures exist, such as the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law and the Child Protection Law, their enforcement remains fragmented and often inadequate to tackle the constantly changing nature of digital threats. The ethical dimensions of this crisis cannot be overlooked, as they intertwine with corporate responsibility, parental awareness, and systemic inaction. Such issues amplify the risks that children face online. This study asserts that the combination of legal deficiencies and ethical oversight creates a substantial protection gap that demands a coherent and interdisciplinary response. To effectively safeguard children in the digital age, it is crucial to strengthen institutional capacities, integrate digital literacy within educational curricula, and adopt child-centered approaches to digital governance. By doing so, we can work towards ensuring that the rights, dignity, and safety of children are prioritized and protected in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kanun

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

anun: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum (KJIH), the Indonesian Journal of Autonomy Law, is an international journal dedicated to the study of autonomy law within the framework of national and international legal systems. Published thrice annually (April, August, December), KJIH provides valuable insights for ...