Apa itu Cyber Law?

Summary

This video from a cyber security community explains cyberlaw, which governs internet activities. It covers the purposes of cyberlaw, such as preventing and handling cybercrimes, and highlights five common violations in Indonesia: copyright infringement, defamation, hate speech, spreading false information, and hacking. The video provides examples for each violation, emphasizing the legal consequences and encouraging viewers to be mindful of their online activities. The aim is to raise awareness about cyberlaw and its importance in maintaining a safe and lawful internet environment.

Takeaways

• 📜 Cyberlaw, also known as 'cyber lo', is a set of laws that regulate activities on the internet, including terms like 'geloof', 'internet low end', and 'information superhighway'.
• 🛡️ The purpose of cyberlaw is to prevent and handle criminal acts in electronic media and computer activities, serving as a legal basis for such activities in Indonesia.
• 📋 Cyberlaw in Indonesia is governed by Law No. 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions, often referred to as the 'UU ITE'.
• 🚫 The first violation discussed is copyright infringement, outlined in Article 34 of the UU ITE, which is considered a violation of intellectual property rights.
• 🎥 Streaming movies for free through websites like Indo XX1 is illegal, as it violates copyright laws and harms the creative industry.
• 🗣️ The second violation is defamation or tarnishing of reputation, regulated under Article 27(3) of the UU ITE, which can occur through sharing screenshots without consent.
• 🔥 The third violation is hate speech, governed by Article 28(2) of the UU ITE, which includes offensive language targeting individuals or groups based on race, religion, or social status.
• 📢 The fourth violation is spreading false news or hoaxes, regulated by Article 28(1) of the UU ITE, which can lead to legal consequences for those involved in spreading unverified information.
• 🖥️ The fifth and final violation is hacking, covered by Article 30 of the UU PT, which involves unauthorized access to computer systems, often with various motives.
• 👨‍💻 Individuals involved in hacking often have a background in IT or computer science and may act out of a desire for self-validation or rebellion.
• ⚠️ The script emphasizes the importance of understanding the boundaries within the internet, as many everyday actions can have legal consequences under the UU ITE.

Q & A

What is the definition of 'cyberlaw' as mentioned in the script?

Cyberlaw refers to the legal framework that governs activities on the internet, often termed in various ways such as 'geloof,' 'internet low,' 'information superhighway,' and more. Its purpose is to prevent and handle criminal activities in the electronic and computer media.

What is the primary purpose of establishing cyberlaw?

The primary purpose of establishing cyberlaw is to serve as a legal basis for every criminal activity in electronic media and computer activities, particularly in Indonesia, where it is regulated by Law No. 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions.

What is the acronym 'UU ITE' and what does it stand for?

The acronym 'UU ITE' stands for 'Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik,' which translates to 'Law on Information and Electronic Transactions' in Indonesia.

What are the five most common violations of the UU ITE in Indonesia according to the script?

The five most common violations are copyright infringement, defamation or tarnishing of good name, hate speech, spreading false news or hoaxes, and hacking.

Why is streaming movies for free on websites like IndoXXI considered illegal?

Streaming movies for free on websites like IndoXXI is illegal because it constitutes copyright infringement. IndoXXI was listed on the 2009 Notorious Market List by the United States government for facilitating copyright infringement.

What is the legal provision that addresses defamation or tarnishing of good name in the UU ITE?

Defamation or tarnishing of good name is addressed under Article 27, Paragraph 3 of the UU ITE, which can be used to legally pursue those who spread unapproved screenshots or conversations that harm the reputation of others.

How is hate speech defined in the script's context of the UU ITE?

Hate speech, as defined in the script, is any form of expression that insults an individual or group based on race, ethnicity, religion, or social status, often spread through social media.

What is the legal provision for spreading false news or hoaxes in the UU ITE?

The legal provision for spreading false news or hoaxes is found in Article 28, Paragraph 1 of the UU ITE, which categorizes the act of spreading unverified news to the public as a violation.

Can you provide an example of a real case mentioned in the script involving the spread of false news?

An example mentioned in the script is the spread of a video on YouTube uploaded by a channel named 'juragan batik reboard' on October 29, 2018, falsely claiming to be the black box recording of Lion Air JT610, which was later found to be a hoax.

What is the legal provision that addresses hacking in the UU ITE?

Hacking is addressed under Article 30 of the UU ITE, which penalizes individuals who use their IT skills to breach computer systems, often with various motives such as self-proof, rebellion, or simply for fun.

What was the motive of the individual named Dani in the hacking case mentioned in the script?

The motive of Dani, who hacked the KPU (General Election Commission) website in 2014, was to prove the vulnerability of the site by changing the names of political parties listed there.