Sesi 06 - Hukum dan Etika Jurnalistik (Bagian 4)

Summary

This video discusses the *Peraturan Dewan Pers Nomor 1 Tahun 2012*, which provides guidelines for online media or 'media siber.' The regulation covers both journalistic content and user-generated content, emphasizing the need for media outlets to verify information, especially in fast-paced digital news cycles. It highlights the importance of registration and accountability for users commenting on online platforms and stresses the media's responsibility to issue corrections or retractions when necessary. The video is a vital resource for understanding media ethics and the evolving landscape of digital journalism in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 2012 Press Council Regulation No. 1 focuses on guidelines for online media reporting, especially when online portals started to gain traction.
• 😀 The regulation extends beyond traditional journalistic ethics, applying additional rules for online media, including content from both journalists and user-generated content (UGC).
• 😀 Online media can publish news without full verification in urgent cases, such as natural disasters, but must ensure public interest and credible sources.
• 😀 Even in cases of unverified news, the sources must be credible and competent, and if verification is not possible, updates and corrections should be made as new information becomes available.
• 😀 Online media must link new reports to earlier versions of stories to provide comprehensive and updated information, keeping readers informed of any ongoing developments.
• 😀 User-generated content (UGC), such as comments, must be registered, ensuring the identity of commenters is traceable and preventing anonymous posts like 'letters to the editor'.
• 😀 Comments on online media portals must go through a moderation process, ensuring they do not contain harmful or inappropriate content, and there should be mechanisms for complaints or rebuttals.
• 😀 Media outlets are responsible for the content they publish and must also update, correct, or retract any information if the original source is modified or corrected.
• 😀 If an online media platform republishes content from another outlet, it must monitor and update the information in case the original source updates or retracts the story.
• 😀 The guidelines aim to ensure that journalists adhere to journalistic ethics and laws, which is important for maintaining the credibility and responsibility of online media outlets.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the regulations outlined in the Press Council Regulation No. 1 of 2012?

The regulation focuses on guidelines for online media or cyber media, specifically addressing the responsibilities and rules for both journalists and user-generated content in the digital space.

How does the regulation distinguish between traditional media and online media?

The regulation acknowledges that while traditional media, such as TV and newspapers, have the time to verify information thoroughly, online media operates under a faster tempo, allowing for unverified news to be published under certain conditions.

What is the first condition under which an online media outlet can publish unverified news?

The first condition is when the news is of urgent public interest, such as during natural disasters or emergencies, where immediate dissemination of information is necessary.

What is the second condition for publishing unverified news in online media?

The second condition is that the source of the news must be credible, competent, and identifiable, ensuring that the information comes from a reliable person, even if not fully verified.

What does the regulation say about updating news in online media?

The regulation emphasizes that online news should be regularly updated as new information becomes available. A journalist must ensure that any incomplete or unverified news is updated with more accurate details as soon as possible.

What is required when updating or correcting an online article?

When updating or correcting an online article, the journalist must include a link to previous versions and clearly indicate that the story is still being updated, ensuring transparency and comprehensive coverage of the topic.

What is the role of user-generated content (UGC) in online media?

User-generated content, such as comments and contributions from readers, is regulated by the media outlet. The content must be registered, and users must log in to provide identifiable and traceable information.

How does the regulation handle inappropriate or harmful user comments?

Media outlets must have a mechanism to filter and review user comments. If a comment is harmful or inappropriate, it can be flagged or removed, and there must be a clear process for users to report or challenge such content.

What responsibility does a media outlet have when it quotes or republishes news from another source?

A media outlet is responsible for ensuring that news taken from another source is accurate and up-to-date. If the original story is corrected or retracted, the quoting outlet must also update or retract its own version to avoid spreading misinformation.

Why is it important to follow the Press Council Regulation No. 1 of 2012 for journalists?

It is important because adhering to these guidelines helps journalists avoid ethical violations, ensure accuracy in reporting, and maintain credibility in the fast-paced environment of online media.