Legal Analysis of Hoax News and Defamation Crimes in the Perspective of ITE Law No. 19 of 2016. 19 Year 2016 (Case Study on Social Media and its Implication on Criminal Liability)

Abstract

This research examines the legal regulation and implementation of criminal liability for the criminal act of spreading hoax news and defamation through social media, with a focus on the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (ITE) No. 19 of 2016. Through the analysis of four concrete cases involving offenses in the digital realm, this research aims to understand in depth how the law regulates and applies sanctions to criminals in the digital context. The research methods used are literature review and case studies, which provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues under study. The results highlight the complexities in law enforcement in the digital era, while emphasizing the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing these challenges. The research conclusion emphasizes the need for strengthening digital literacy, supervision by social media platform providers, as well as effective and fair law enforcement by law enforcement agencies.