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Legal Protection for Children Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying According to the ITE Law and Child Protection Law in Indonesia

Arabella, Ratu Nyimas Aisyah, Arabella, Ratu Nyimas Aisyah, Jinan, Khailla Fairuz Chalisa
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The rapid advancement of information technology has created cyberspace as a new arena for social interaction, but it has also triggered the emergence of modern crimes such as cyberbullying. Children are a highly vulnerable group to become victims, due to their intensive use of social media and their still-developing psychological state. This article aims to analyze the legal protection provided to child victims of cyberbullying in Indonesia, with reference to two primary legal instruments: Law No. 1 of 2024 (the ITE Law) and Law No. 35 of 2014 (the Child Protection Law). Through a normative legal research method, this study finds that the ITE Law offers criminal penalties for offenses such as defamation and threats. On the other hand, the Child Protection Law explicitly provides protection against psychological violence, which includes the phenomenon of cyberbullying. Although a legal framework is in place, the law enforcement process is still hampered by various challenges, particularly related to evidentiary difficulties and the anonymity of perpetrators. Therefore, collaboration among law enforcement officials, the active role of parents, and the responsibility of digital platform providers is essential to build a safe cyber ecosystem for children.

Penerbit
CV Ruang Publikasi Ilmiah
Kata kunci
Cyberbullying; Child Protection; ITE Law; Criminal Law; Psychological Violence; Cyberbullying; Perlindungan Anak; UU ITE; Hukum Pidana; Kekerasan Psikis
E-ISSN
3089-0128
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