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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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Bilateral Investment Treaties in the Digital Era: Implications for Technology and Media Regulation Mira Nila Kusuma Dewi; Nurul Miqat; Susi Susilawati; Ashar Ridwan; Abd. Basir
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.v4i2.37742

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The rapid expansion of digital technologies has transformed the global investment landscape, prompting states to revisit the structure and objectives of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs). Initially designed to protect tangible investments through guarantees such as fair and equitable treatment (FET), non-discrimination, and protection against expropriation, BITs now confront a new set of regulatory challenges associated with cross-border data flows, platform governance, and digital sovereignty. The rise of technology and media platforms-characterized by their intangible, mobile, and data-driven nature-raises fundamental questions regarding the definition of “investment,” the scope of investor rights, and the extent of state regulatory space. This article examines the evolution of BITs in the digital era using a normative juridical method, focusing on how international investment law interacts with technology and media regulation. Through analysis of key jurisprudence, particularly Yahoo! Inc. v. LICRA and UEJF and the Schrems I & II decisions of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the study demonstrates that the digital ecosystem demands more adaptive treaty frameworks capable of balancing investor protection with legitimate regulatory objectives such as privacy, cybersecurity, and content governance. The article also evaluates Indonesia’s regulatory landscape, including the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP), to illustrate national perspectives on digital governance within the broader BIT reform movement. Ultimately, this research argues that BITs must incorporate explicit digital-era provisions-such as data governance carve-outs, cybersecurity exceptions, and right-to-regulate clauses-to safeguard state sovereignty and public interests while maintaining a predictable investment environment.
Freedom of Speech: Democracy or a Threat to the Country? Bojezziera Emmet Syaiba Arrasheen Arrasheen; Maula Inayah; Ahmad Dzaki Bagus Andrian; Alya Dwiana Aufani; Dewi Sulistianingsih
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January-June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v5i1.36595

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Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right protected by Indonesia’s Constitution and is an essential component of democratic life. However, its implementation faces serious challenges due to ambiguous laws, such as the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE Law), and the low level of political and digital literacy among citizens. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method using literature review to examine how freedom of speech is practiced in Indonesia and the factors that hinder it within the Pancasila democratic framework. The findings reveal that freedom of speech remains caught between the protection of individual rights and the pursuit of state stability. Misinterpretations of criticism as threats, coupled with repressive legal actions, have limited public expression. In the digital era, social media provides space for public participation but also raises issues of misinformation and hate speech. Therefore, reforms in regulation, improved digital literacy, and stronger civic education are necessary to align freedom of expression with Pancasila values—ensuring that it is exercised ethically, responsibly, and constructively for the advancement of Indonesian democracy.
THE MANIFESTATION OF GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE GIVING OF DOWRY IN THE FORM OF WHITE CLOTH/SHROUD Susi Susilawati; Adfiyanti Fadjar; Riri Anggriani; Hayyun Nur
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January-June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v5i1.41489

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The article titled “The Manifestation of Gender Inequality in the Giving of Dowry in the Form of White Cloth/Shroud” is inspired by a social media story about a dowry consisting of a shroud and items associated with death. This incident occurred in Central Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB), specifically in Prapen. The news sparked lively discussions within the Ministry of Religious Affairs, particularly among heads of Religious Affairs Offices (KUA). While such an "unusual" or unconventional dowry may seem surprising, it has become a customary practice in Balaesang Tanjung, Donggala Regency, Central Sulawesi. In contrast to the traditional understanding of dowries, which serve as markers of marriage (distinguishing it from unlawful relationships), expressions of respect, appreciation, and protection for women, evidence of a man’s commitment to his future spouse, symbols of the woman’s accountability for the dowry received, and symbols of the man’s responsibility and consent, the practice of giving a shroud as dowry raises questions about its implications for gender equality. The study investigates how dowries consisting of white cloth/shrouds in Balaesang Tanjung manifest as gender inequality. The research employs an empirical approach, using primary data collected from community members, religious leaders, and prominent figures in Balaesang Tanjung, Donggala Regency. The methods include surveys, observations, interviews, and data collection for analysis and conclusions. The findings reveal that the practice of giving shrouds as dowries in Balaesang Tanjung reflects gender bias. This bias manifests in forms such as impoverishment or marginalization, stereotyping, subordination, violence, and the double burden experienced by women.
Human Rights Protection in the Ecosystem of Surveillance Technology and Big Data Law Enforcement Safrin Salam; Asmah; Muhammad Ramadan Kiro; Sulastri Yasim; Ibrahim Kayode Muhammed
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January-June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v5i1.44290

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The rapid integration of surveillance technology and big data analytics into law enforcement has transformed contemporary governance, generating both security benefits and serious human rights concerns. This article examines how existing regulatory frameworks inadequately address the dynamic risks embedded in surveillance ecosystems and proposes a lifecycle-based governance response. Using a qualitative normative-empirical methodology, the study combines doctrinal legal analysis of international human rights law with comparative regulatory assessment and interdisciplinary technology governance theory. The findings reveal structural fragmentation, insufficient algorithmic transparency, weak proportionality assessment, and reactive oversight mechanisms that fail to capture risks across data collection, storage, analysis, sharing, and deletion. In response, the study develops a Dynamic Human Rights Risk Assessment Model that operationalizes proportionality, necessity, transparency, and accountability at each stage of the surveillance data lifecycle. The model embeds continuous monitoring, mandatory impact assessments, and independent oversight within surveillance infrastructures, shifting governance from static compliance to adaptive human rights stewardship. The research concludes that lifecycle-based regulation provides a coherent and flexible framework capable of safeguarding fundamental rights while accommodating technological innovation in complex surveillance environments.
RECONSTRUCTING DEMOCRATIC MEDIA GOVERNANCE AMID PLATFORM DOMINANCE IN INDONESIA Tajudin Tajudin; Geofani Milthree Saragih; Ade Sathya Sanathana Ishwara; H. Muhamad Rezky Pahlawan MP; Fadhli Muhaimin Ishaq
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January-June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v5i1.48839

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Digital platforms have become dominant actors in shaping public discourse, political communication, and democratic participation in Indonesia. While these platforms facilitate freedom of expression and access to information, their algorithmic governance also raises concerns regarding transparency, accountability, misinformation, and democratic integrity. This study aims to analyze the challenges of democratic media governance amid platform dominance and to formulate a legal reconstruction model that balances freedom of expression with algorithmic regulation. This research employs a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Legal materials were collected through library research, including legislation, legal doctrines, academic journals, and relevant international regulatory frameworks, and were analyzed qualitatively using descriptive-analytical methods. The findings demonstrate that Indonesia’s existing media regulatory framework remains inadequate in addressing the legal consequences of algorithmic control exercised by digital platforms. The absence of comprehensive standards concerning transparency, accountability, and public oversight has weakened democratic governance within the digital public sphere. This study concludes that democratic media governance in Indonesia requires a reconstructed legal framework that strengthens platform accountability, promotes algorithmic transparency, protects freedom of expression, and ensures democratic oversight in the digital era.
Urgency of Meaningful Participation in Law-Making Processes in the Digital Media Era Rengga Kusuma Putra; Retno Eko Mardani; Dian Ratu Ayu Uswatun Khasanah; Bagus Hermanto; Satriya Nugraha
Indonesia Media Law Review Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): January-June, 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/imrev.v5i1.48840

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Public participation is an essential element in democratic law-making, especially in the digital media era where information dissemination and public engagement occur rapidly. Despite the recognition of participation rights in Indonesia, meaningful engagement in legislative processes remains limited and largely procedural. This normative juridical study analyzes the urgency of institutionalizing meaningful public participation through the lens of digital media law. It examines the legal challenges and implications of digital participation in Indonesia. The findings reveal that while digital platforms have exponentially expanded public access to legislative discourse, current media regulations lack robust, legally binding mechanisms to ensure transparent and responsive public engagement. Consequently, digital participation is often rendered symbolic rather than substantive. The study concludes that reforming Indonesia's media law framework to establish strict digital participation standards is imperative. Strengthening these legal frameworks and digital mechanisms guarantees an inclusive, accountable, and truly meaningful democratic law-making process.

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