Deviance: Jurnal Kriminologi
Vol 10, No 1 (2026)

Law Enforcement and Victim Protection in Online Gender-Based Violence: A Case Study of The Distribution of Public Figures’ Private Content in Indonesia

Shafira Dita Sasmita (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, State Islamic University Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)
Chisa Belinda Harahap (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, State Islamic University Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines law enforcement and victim protection in cases of online gender-based violence, particularly the non-consensual distribution of public figures’ private content in Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research analyzes how digital space transformation has intensified new forms of social harm, including violations of privacy, dignity, and human rights. The findings reveal that victims experience multidimensional impacts such as psychological distress, social stigma, and marginalization, while perpetrators exploit anonymity and rapid information dissemination to evade accountability. Although Indonesia has established legal frameworks to address cybercrime, gaps remain in implementation, victim protection mechanisms, and institutional responsiveness. From a sociological perspective, law is not only a normative system but also a social instrument that must adapt to digital dynamics. This study highlights the need for more adaptive legal enforcement, integrated institutional coordination, and victim-centered protection policies to ensure justice and strengthen public trust in the legal system within the digital era.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

deviance

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Deviance Jurnal Kriminologi (ISSN 2580-3158 for printed version and ISSN 2580-3166 Online version), is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Universitas Budi Luhur. This journal publishes twice a year (June and December). Deviance Jurnal Kriminologi publishes articles on criminological ...