Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital

This study examines the legal implications of the second amendment to the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) through Law No. 1 of 2024 on public participation in cyberspace, particularly in the context of general elections (PEMILU). Over time, the UU ITE has often been regarded as...

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Main Authors: Zainal Arifin, Zico Junius Fernando, Emi Puasa Handayani
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Language:English
Published: Rumah Jurnal Fakultas Hukum Universitas Pasundan 2025-04-01
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Online Access:http://www.journal.unpas.ac.id/index.php/litigasi/article/view/21555
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description This study examines the legal implications of the second amendment to the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) through Law No. 1 of 2024 on public participation in cyberspace, particularly in the context of general elections (PEMILU). Over time, the UU ITE has often been regarded as ambiguous and repressive, potentially hindering freedom of expression. Provisions such as Articles 27A and 27B, while intended to replace previously criticized "rubber articles," continue to face criticism for perpetuating a chilling effect. This situation raises concerns about the declining quality of public participation in digital democracy processes. However, studies on the impact of the second amendment to the UU ITE on freedom of expression in the 2024 elections, as well as comparative analyses of more proportional international regulations, remain limited, necessitating further research. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze the implications of the amendments to the UU ITE on freedom of expression and public participation in elections. The findings reveal that the unclear regulations in the UU ITE may lead to legal uncertainty, marginalize certain groups, and create inequality in access to information. Reforming the UU ITE is essential to ensure that the regulations align with democratic principles, protect freedom of expression, and promote inclusive public participation. The novelty of this study lies in its specific analysis of the revised provisions in Law No. 1 of 2024 and their impact on freedom of expression in the 2024 elections, incorporating a global comparative approach to propose a more just and...
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spelling doaj-art-7b8d81dce98547dcb02e26fa54f3fca42025-08-20T02:57:53ZengRumah Jurnal Fakultas Hukum Universitas PasundanJurnal Litigasi2442-22742025-04-0126110.23969/litigasi.v26i1.21555Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital Zainal Arifin0Zico Junius Fernando1Emi Puasa Handayani2Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Kadiri Faculty of Law, Universitas BengkuluFaculty of Law, Universitas Islam Kadiri This study examines the legal implications of the second amendment to the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) through Law No. 1 of 2024 on public participation in cyberspace, particularly in the context of general elections (PEMILU). Over time, the UU ITE has often been regarded as ambiguous and repressive, potentially hindering freedom of expression. Provisions such as Articles 27A and 27B, while intended to replace previously criticized "rubber articles," continue to face criticism for perpetuating a chilling effect. This situation raises concerns about the declining quality of public participation in digital democracy processes. However, studies on the impact of the second amendment to the UU ITE on freedom of expression in the 2024 elections, as well as comparative analyses of more proportional international regulations, remain limited, necessitating further research. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze the implications of the amendments to the UU ITE on freedom of expression and public participation in elections. The findings reveal that the unclear regulations in the UU ITE may lead to legal uncertainty, marginalize certain groups, and create inequality in access to information. Reforming the UU ITE is essential to ensure that the regulations align with democratic principles, protect freedom of expression, and promote inclusive public participation. The novelty of this study lies in its specific analysis of the revised provisions in Law No. 1 of 2024 and their impact on freedom of expression in the 2024 elections, incorporating a global comparative approach to propose a more just and... http://www.journal.unpas.ac.id/index.php/litigasi/article/view/21555UU ITEdemokrasipemilupartisipasi masyarakatruang siber
spellingShingle Zainal Arifin
Zico Junius Fernando
Emi Puasa Handayani
Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital
Jurnal Litigasi
UU ITE
demokrasi
pemilu
partisipasi masyarakat
ruang siber
title Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital
title_full Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital
title_fullStr Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital
title_full_unstemmed Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital
title_short Implikasi Hukum Perubahan Kedua Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik: Menyeimbangkan Kebebasan Berpendapat dan Partisipasi Publik dalam Demokrasi Digital
title_sort implikasi hukum perubahan kedua undang undang informasi dan transaksi elektronik menyeimbangkan kebebasan berpendapat dan partisipasi publik dalam demokrasi digital
topic UU ITE
demokrasi
pemilu
partisipasi masyarakat
ruang siber
url http://www.journal.unpas.ac.id/index.php/litigasi/article/view/21555
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