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Indonesia Media Law Review
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28297423     DOI : https://doi.org/10.15294/imrev
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The Indonesia Media Law Review (ISSN Online 2829-7423 ISSN Print 2829-7628) is an open-access and double-blind peer-reviewed journal published biannually by the Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Indonesia. The Indonesia Media Law Review is a Journal for Media, Press Law, and Ethics in Journalism. The Indonesia Media Law Review publishes original and full-length articles concerning press law, journalism, communication, and technology in media journalism, including the discourse of freedom of the press and journalism in Indonesia, regional, and international contexts.
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Mainstreaming the Position of Media for Good Governance in Combating Corruption in Indonesia Muhammad Bachrul Alam; Hafid Umar Haidar; Muhammad Shafei; Muhammad Irfanul Abidin; Akbar Sauqi Malik
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): July-December, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v1i1.21739

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Media is one of the important pillars in democracy. In many conditions, the media is also considered to have an important role in encouraging the creation of good governance, one of which is encouraging massive efforts to prevent corruption and enforce the law. Various cases prove that with various media discourses and types of news in the community, it helps encourage various disclosures of corruption cases and encourages cleaner, transparent, and better governance. This study aims to analyze the prevention of corruption through good governance through media encouragement. This study also aims to describe and analyze the role of the media in encouraging various efforts to prevent corruption. The method in this study is a normative legal study where the research only examines various theories and legal norms as well as social theories in corruption and governance.
The Position of The Validity of Digital Signatures in Internet Sales Transactions: Perspectives of the Civil Code and the Consumer Protection Law Wulandari, Andi Sri Rezky; Andika Prawira Buana; Anisah Daeng Tarring; Tri Abriana Ma'ruf; Ikhtiari, Athifa
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i1.21263

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It is known that in general the process of buying and selling transactions requires a physical meeting between the seller and the buyer, as per Article 1457 of the Civil Code. In the context of modern trade, buying and selling can be done face-to-face, without using original signatures and without territorial boundaries by utilizing information technology. Digital signature emerges as a concept that replaces the word “agree” in electronic transactions. Similar to analog signatures, digital signatures also serve to legitimize existing documents. However, currently there is still much debate regarding the recognition, legal force and legal consequences of electronic signatures, especially when disputes arise between the parties involved. The purpose is to determine and analyze the position of the validity of digital signatures in internet sales transactions: the perspective of the Civil Code and the Consumer Protection Law as well as the position of the parties in the internet Sales and Purchase Agreement. This research uses a normative juridical legal research approach. The approach used is legislation (state approach). In this legal research, analytical descriptive specifications are used. The method used is a literature study (Library Research) and qualitative data analysis using primary, secondary and tertiary legal materials which are interpreted in depth. The resume and discussion is that digital signatures are a very appropriate technique used to guarantee the authenticity of documents and avoid the possibility of someone leaking documents. This technique is much more sophisticated and more efficient than manual signatures. Information technology security is then regulated by law by not being an obstacle to technological development, but rather as a counterweight that provides security guarantees to its users. The law is here to provide protection for information technology.
Legal Protection of MSMEs in the Digital Technology Era in Makassar City: Facing Recession Nurhaedah, Nurhaedah; Azis, Dian Eka Puspita
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i1.21541

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This study aims to encourage government policies and regulations in protecting MSMEs, to analyze the obstacles faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises in obtaining legality and access to the market. Using a normative-empirical legal approach method, this study examines the applicable laws and regulations and explores the socio-economic conditions of MSME actors in Makassar. The results of the study show that although the government has issued policies such as NIB, IUMK, and PIRT, the level of ownership of legal documents among MSMEs is very low. This is due to the lack of socialization, minimal digital-based knowledge services for business actors, and limited access to legal services. The digital era has  made a positive contribution to legal protection of businesses, through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, which facilitates the creation of documents as business legalization. The use of electronic documents can strengthen legal certainty, as valid evidence if a business dispute. Therefore, intensive and continuous legal assistance is needed to increase the awareness and presence of business actors, in order to support the desires and competitiveness of the emerging MSMEs in the era of globalization and the threat of future recession.
The Role of Investigative Journalism in Indonesia’s Criminal Justice Reforms: A Legal Analysis Bakhtiar, Handar Subhandi
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i1.21852

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Investigative journalism plays a crucial role in upholding democratic values by exposing legal violations, corruption, and systemic injustices within Indonesia’s criminal justice system. However, various challenges, including political interference, restrictive legislation, and threats to press freedom, hinder its effectiveness. This study aims to analyse the impact of investigative journalism on legal reforms in Indonesia, focusing on its role in uncovering miscarriages of justice, judicial corruption, and human rights violations. Employing a qualitative research approach, this study utilises a case study method to examine high-profile cases. Data collection involves reviewing secondary sources, including investigative reports, legal documents, and media coverage. This study indicate that investigative journalism has significantly contributed to legal reforms by exposing judicial corruption, wrongful convictions, and abuses of power. Key cases such as Sengkon and Karta, Baiq Nuril, Artalyta Suryani, Munir, and Ferdy Sambo illustrate how media exposure generates public pressure, prompting institutional accountability and policy changes. Despite ongoing challenges including legal intimidation, defamation laws, and press freedom constraints investigative journalism remains a critical instrument for democratic oversight and legal transformation. Compared to other jurisdictions, Indonesia’s legal framework remains inadequate in safeguarding journalistic freedom and press independence.
Legal Responsibility of Digital Commerce Platforms for Seller Content that Violates Public Ethics Zulfah, Shofiy; Hapsari, Bunga Jasmine Puji; Rusda, Faza
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i1.31016

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The rapid growth of the digital economy in Indonesia has drastically changed the nature of online commerce and prompted urgent considerations regarding the legal responsibilities of digital commerce platforms, especially user-generated content that violates public ethics. This article aims to analyze and compare the preventive, corrective, and compensatory obligations of digital platforms in Indonesia, the European Union, and the United States. This study uses normative legal research with comparative studies, reviewing the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (ITE) in Indonesia, the Digital Services Act of the European Union (EU), and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of the United States. The results show that Indonesia implements a knowledge-based and conditional liability system, which requires platforms to remove illegal content after receiving notification, but does not introduce an absolute liability system. The EU adopts a risk-based and proportional approach that reflects differences in the scale and impact of platforms, and focuses on systemic risk management and transparency. On the other hand, the US model tends to prioritize platform autonomy by providing broad immunity. The findings show that although Indonesian regulations are in line with innovation and consumer protection, they are still not strict enough in terms of systemic risks in algorithms and cultural commodification. This study emphasizes that adopting explicit risk assessment standards, enhanced transparency requirements, and stronger user compensation systems presents an opportunity for Indonesia, drawing on the experiences of the EU and the US, to achieve greater platform accountability and sustainable digital growth.
Prison and Non-Prison Sanctions in Cases of Defamation through Social Media Purnomo, Didik; Widyawati, Anis; Kusuma, Bagus Hendradi
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January-June, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i1.33163

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The increase in online defamation in Indonesia in line with the growing number of internet users, which is often responded to with prison sentences of up to 4 years based on the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, has raised a debate regarding the effectiveness and proportionality of such punishments. This article aims to compare the effectiveness of prison sanctions versus non-prison sanctions such as fines, community service, and their alignment with the principles of restorative justice and the 2023 Criminal Code. The research method uses a comparative-normative approach by analyzing the rulings on defamation cases via Facebook, the ITE Law, and regulatory changes in the Criminal Code (Law No. 1/2023). The study results show that the defendants were sentenced to prison (2–8 months), only 3 received probation, the 2023 Criminal Code (effective 2026) abolishes prison sentences for minor offenses, switching to fines (maximum Rp10 million) or community service, online defamation has now become a complaint-based crime following the changes to the ITE Law in 2016. In conclusion, short-term prison sentences are less effective because they have the potential to sacrifice freedom of expression and have minimal preventive impact, while non-custodial sentences are more suitable for minor cases in line with the adoption of restorative justice. Recommendations include amendments to the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) to integrate alternative sanctions of fines or community service, prioritizing mediation as a preliminary step, and socializing the limits of digital freedom.
Digital Virality of Incest Fantasy: Media Law Challenges and Family Law Implication Nabilah Falah; Mujjadiddah Aslamiyyah
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i2.29850

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This study examines the virality of the “Incest Fantasy” group on social media as a form of sexual deviance that is explicitly prohibited in both Islamic teachings and Indonesia’s positive law. The objective of this research is to analyze the case through the lens of media law and Islamic family law, highlighting the role of digital technology in normalizing deviant behavior and exposing the weakness of child protection systems. This research employs a normative qualitative approach with descriptive analysis, using secondary data and an interdisciplinary framework. The findings reveal that such deviant behavior constitutes a serious violation of family honor (ḥurmat al-usrah), the principle of lineage protection (ḥifẓ al-nasl), and moral values upheld by Indonesian legislation, such as the Child Protection Act and the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE Law). Moreover, this case demonstrates the lack of effective oversight by digital platforms regarding morally harmful content. Therefore, an integrated legal approach is urgently needed, complemented by educational, religious, and preventive strategies to protect children from the destructive influence of digital content and to restore the role of Islamic values in preserving family integrity.
Protecting Journalists in the Digital Age: A Cross-Jurisdictional Legal Comparison of Indonesia and the Netherlands Ari Rahmayani, Chanidia; Wulandari, Cahya; Qoiri, Mutmainah Nur; Winarsih; Pasaribu, Nauli Pinorsinta; Uliana Sianipar, Jennifer Margareth
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i2.35972

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This study examines the legal frameworks of Indonesia and the Netherlands in addressing doxing as an emerging threat to press freedom and the protection of journalists’ personal data. Although Indonesia has established several legal instruments, including the Press Law No. 40/1999, the amended Electronic Information and Transactions Law No. 1/2024, and the Personal Data Protection Law No. 27/2022. The existing regulations remain implicit, fragmented, and insufficient in providing legal certainty. Interviews conducted with three journalists from diverse professional backgrounds reveal that legal protection remains predominantly passive, with inadequate law enforcement against actors who perpetrate digital intimidation and attacks on journalists. In contrast, the Netherlands has adopted a more comprehensive regulatory approach through its constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression, the direct implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the establishment of an independent data protection authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens), and the enactment of a specific anti-doxing law in 2024 that prescribes clear criminal sanctions. Additionally, the PersVeilig protocol demonstrates a more institutionalized mechanism for safeguarding journalists against threats in both physical and digital environments. Comparative analysis highlights the pressing need for Indonesia to strengthen legal protections for journalists through a more integrated model. This study recommends the development of explicit anti-doxing regulation, the establishment of an independent data protection authority, and the creation of cross-institutional collaboration protocols to ensure the safety of journalists and uphold press freedom in the digital democratic ecosystem.
Pancasila as a Paradigm in Shaping Communication Ethics in the Digital Age Martya Putri, Bernadeta Aprilla; Anindya, Nasywa Alif; Zahirotul Hikmah, Cindy Noor Laila Zahirotul Hikmah; Muchtar, Putri Fadhilla; Sulistianingsih, Dewi
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i2.36573

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Developments in the digital era have changed the way people communicate, especially through social media. Nowadays, communication can be done freely, but this freedom is actually abused by many people to cause several problems, such as hoaxes, privacy violations, and even hate speech. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the role of Pancasila education in shaping civilized ethics in the digital era. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a literature study approach, namely analyzing and collecting data through various sources, such as journals, scientific articles, and books that are still relevant to the topic discussed. The results show that the values contained in Pancasila are very important to be used as digital ethics. This research also shows that digital literacy and the implementation of Pancasila values in communication ethics in Indonesia are low. In contrast, Finland has high digital literacy and their readiness to add ethical teachings into their curriculum since early childhood education. Solutions offered include the implementation of Pancasila values into the curriculum from an early age as well as campaigns or calls that emphasize the importance of polite communication and respect for everyone's privacy.
The Role of Social Media Narratives in Juvenile Bullying Prevention within Indonesian and German Legal-Psychological Contexts Lingga, Sifollia Putri; Sapni, Dripsy Teresa Pugon; Han, Hubert Putra
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v4i2.37335

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Juvenile violence and bullying in Indonesia continue to rise despite the presence of a normative restorative framework under the Juvenile Criminal Justice System Act (UU SPPA) and educational regulations intended to prevent school-based violence. This study examines how preventive efforts can be strengthened through an integrated legal, psychological, and digital-media approach by comparing Indonesia’s system with Germany’s welfare-oriented model under the Jugendgerichtsgesetz (JGG) and Sozialgesetzbuch VIII (SGB VIII). Using a normative juridical method and comparative analysis, the research finds that Indonesia’s diversion practices remain largely procedural, lacking the professional facilitation, victim support, and psychological engagement necessary for genuine restorative outcomes. By contrast, Germany embeds offender victim mediation within a multidisciplinary welfare ecosystem, supported by structured emotional-literacy programs and digital-behavior education. The study also highlights the emerging role of social media in shaping youth behavior and public narratives about juvenile justice, offering both risks and opportunities for prevention. The findings suggest that Indonesia’s preventive strategies would benefit from professionalizing restorative facilitation, expanding psychological services, integrating digital-literacy and online-empathy curricula, and collaborating with social-media platforms to promote prosocial and restorative content. These measures would align Indonesia’s juvenile justice system with contemporary youth realities and reinforce long-term violence prevention.  

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