Legal Challenges Regarding Social Media Campaign Regulation in the 2024 Election

Along with the development of technology and information, the lives of Indonesian people continue to welcome the use of technology and information that utilizes computers and other means of communication products as the means. The impact of technological advances in the rapidly growing telecommunications industry has a positive impact that can provide convenience in communicating, if misused it can have a negative impact. The promulgation of Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), which was later amended by Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), can serves to provide legal protection for social media users from social media abusers. The construction of legal protection for social media users based on the law of information technology in Indonesia in a sociological juridical manner describes the law of social phenomena with law enforcement. The legal framework for the protection of social media users based on information technology law in Indonesia, based on the development of abuse using information technology facilities, continues to increase and results in harming the community both morally and materially. The legal construction of information technology in Indonesia as outlined in the substance of Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions (ITE) and Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions, structured and sequential covering the substance of the Principles and Objectives, the process of action and legal remedies as well as sanctions. The construction model of legal protection for social media users based on information technology law in Indonesia is intended to avoid abusive behavior that can harm other parties.

Knowing how legal remedies are in the use of social media, social media has become a phenomenal and inseparable need for the Indonesian people. Some of the features possessed by social media include uploading statuses, sharing news pages, chatting, audiovisual communication and other features. Even though all people's behavior on social media platforms has been regulated by law, criminal acts as cybercrime still occur. Cybercrime is an unusual form of crime, in fact this crime can not only harm society, but can cause losses, and the peak can even destroy a country. This information age is often referred to as the digital revolution through technological developments and the development of communication tools. The internet is an information and communication technology that is most often encountered in human activities. The internet is one for surfing in cyberspace without any restrictions, a network that is very easy to access. The Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) and the Law on Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), namely Law Number 19 of 2016 Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 have been applied to cyber crime.

Introduction: The relevance of this topic is that social media has become a crucial tool for communication and political campaigns. As a significant portion of society now resides in the online space, it is crucial to study the strategies and outcomes of using social media in politics to understand the impact of these platforms on public opinion and electoral processes. Analysing this issue enables the identification of significant trends and the development of approaches for the optimal use of social media in a political context. This research aims to comprehensively analyse and systematise the strategies used in political campaigns on social media. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate the influence of these strategies on public opinion and electoral processes. Objectives: The study aims to uncover the critical aspects of social media usage in politics, identify vital strategies, assess their impact on voters, and examine the formation of political leaders' images. The objective also includes studying the positive and negative aspects of using social media in political campaigns and determining opportunities for optimising this processin line with legalandso cialre quirements. Methods: There search methodology in volvesan alysing literary our cesto identify critical theories and concepts related to social media interaction with political campaigns. Case studies are used to explore actual examples of social media usage in political campaigns. Expert surveys are conducted to gather specialist opinions. The content analysis method is applied to thoroughly study textual and visual content on social media during political campaigns. This approach aims to comprehensively analyse the impact of social media on political campaign sand determine the factors that contribute toits effectiveness. Results: The article reveals strategies for influencing social media on political campaigns based on obtained data. It highlights key aspects of their impact, such as interactivity, microtargeting, and the use of viral content. The research also considers legal and sociological aspects of this phenomenon, including the regulation of social campaigns and criteria for the acceptability or unacceptability of certain strategies. Conclusions: Thearticleanalyses social media's influence on political campaigns, exploring different strategies for utilising these platforms and their outcomes. Various methods, such as literature analysis, case studies, expert surveys, and content analysis, have enabled the systematisation of knowledge about the interaction between social media and political campaigns. Various aspects that influence the effectiveness of social media usage in politics have been identified, including microtargeting, viral content, and interactivity. The text discusses different types of political campaigns, such as electoral, lobbying, and socio-activist, providing the reader with a deep understanding and contextualisation of the issue.

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Over the last few years, social media has become important for many people and can affect many aspects of life. In terms of politics, social media can help candidates and political parties do their political campaign. The use of social media in politics and during political campaigns has become a vital part for every political party and candidate. This paper describes the current social media and its characteristics, how campaigns were conducted in the past and how modern campaign activities were conducted. Case studies from several countries regarding how political campaigns were carried out are also written in this paper. The authors explore the factors available in social media that can affect and change the political process and campaign. Strong and weak factors of using social media in electoral campaigns are also discussed in this paper. This paper further addresses the author's point of view about how candidates should use social media during elections.

ABSTRACT. The Criminological Review of the Crime of Pornography Through Social Media Applications is based on the large amount of pornographic content that is widely spread on social media applications and the public's lack of understanding about the criminal act of pornography itself. The crime of pornography is regulated in Law No. 44 of 2008 concerning pornography, generally stated in article 4 paragraphs (1) and (2). Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions. The problem formulation of this research is what are the factors that cause perpetrators to commit the criminal act of distributing pornographic videos via social media and what are the crime prevention efforts against the criminal act of distributing pornographic videos via social media. Using criminal law policy theory and the theory of the causes of crime (criminology). The research method used in this research is the juridical-normative method, namely by examining statutory regulations, legal theories, legal principles, and relevant legal doctrines to answer the legal problems being researched. The results of this research conclude that the factors causing the perpetrators to commit the criminal act of distributing pornographic videos via social media, namely the main motive of the perpetrators, the lack of legal awareness of the perpetrators, and the ease of use of social media. Responding to the existing phenomenon requires legal firmness, especially from officials who act in law enforcement as well as the important role of all levels of society to be aware of the dangers of pornographic content and to be more concerned about the surrounding environment. In tackling the criminal act of distributing pornographic videos via social media, this can be done by protecting victims, monitoring content on social media, counseling and education, as well as strict law enforcement.

The world of today's youth cannot be separated from the internet. In addition to using the internet for learning needs, teenagers also use the internet to interact in cyberspace through social media. Although it provides many benefits, social media in cyberspace also has the potential to cause negative impacts in the form of cyberbullying, namely mental violence by a person or group of people against another person or group of people in cyberspace so that the victim feels mistreated. According to Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE), cyberbullying is categorized as a crime and has legal sanctions. The purpose of the science and technology activity for the community "Legal Aspects of Cyberbullying Among Adolescents in the Perspective of Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions" is to provide understanding to students at the Purwokerto Muhammadiyah Women's Orphanage about cyberbullying. and its regulation in the ITE Law so that female students can use social media on the internet wisely.

This research explores the transformative impact of social media on political campaigns, particularly in the context of Malaysia’s 15th General Election (GE15). Social media platforms as a political campaigning tool highlight its influence on young voters and their perceptions of political figures. In addition, social media has revolutionized the dynamics of political engagement, it has also introduced challenges such as the spread of misinformation, hate speech, and unequal access among political parties. This research applied a qualitative method by comparing various literatures. Leveraging The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this study aims to analyze how social media influences election outcomes and shape public opinion. The findings reveal that social media played a significant role in GE15, with candidates strategically utilizing platforms like Facebook and TikTok to engage voters, especially the youth demographic. Ultimately, social media not only serves as a battleground for public discourse but also shapes the political landscape by reaching out to digital natives and first-time voters who rely on social media for news and information. This research contributes to the understanding of digital campaign dynamics by demonstrating how the perceived ease of use and usefulness of social media influence political campaigning. It underscores the critical role of technological acceptance in the adoption of new media strategies by political actors. By applying TAM, this study provides valuable insights into the power of social media in modern political campaigns, offering practical recommendations for political strategists and parties aiming to enhance their digital engagement and campaign effectiveness in future elections.

With the increasing development of social media in today’s society, the development of new media is also accompanied by the impact on self-identity and the spread of false information on the network, which makes user cognition more easily misled and leads to over-dependence. Based on the “cognitive dissonance theory”, “existence theory” and from the perspective of users and the background of the current use of social media, this paper analyzes the impact of social media on self-identity, the spread of rumors and false information, and excessive dependence, and finally discusses its regulation measures.

Social media, also known as social networks, is part of new media. It's clear that the interactive content in new media is very high. Social media, quoted from Wikipedia, is defined as an online media, where users can easily participate, share, and create content including blogs, social networks, wikis, forums, and virtual worlds. Blogs, social networks, and wikis are the most common forms of social media used by people around the world. Social media has a significant influence on societal changes regarding their personalities. The purpose of this research is to determine the implementation of Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions, the application of sanctions for social media users who harm others. This research study is normative juridical in nature as the main approach, considering that the discussion is based on legislation and legal principles applicable to issues of information technology crimes. The juridical approach is intended to conduct an assessment of the legal field, especially criminal law. Most social media users who intend to harm others in their use of social media will be ensnared by Law Number 19 of 2016 concerning Amendments to Law Number 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE Law), whether intentional or unintentional. The law should provide protection to internet users by thinking positively, having good intentions, and taking decisive action against cybercrime perpetrators. However, the legal system has not yet addressed all computer crimes through the Internet. The ITE Law is expected to provide guidelines in restricting the use of social media for the public.Top of Form

The misuse of social media in Indonesia has become an increasingly concerning issue, particularly among teenagers and university students who lack awareness of the legal consequences of digital activities. Students at Universitas Teknologi Mataram (UTM), as active social media users, are vulnerable to committing violations, whether consciously or unconsciously, due to limited understanding of the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE). To address this, digital law literacy is necessary to help students become more aware of existing legal boundaries and to encourage them to use social media as a positive tool for self-development and academic purposes. This community service program was designed to provide digital law education as a preventive measure against social media misuse among students. The methods employed included interactive socialization through lectures, discussions, case studies, and the distribution of legal literacy materials such as leaflets and infographics. The results showed an improvement in students’ understanding of the importance of ethics, legal compliance, and the risks of digital misconduct, including hate speech, hoax dissemination, and other online violations. The program also introduced the latest provisions of Law No. 1 of 2024 concerning the amendment of Law No. 11 of 2008 on Information and Electronic Transactions (UU ITE). Overall, this activity highlights the importance of continuous digital law education to encourage UTM students to be wiser, more critical, and responsible in their use of social media.

In this digital era, it is crucial for society to possess a profound understanding of information literacy and the wise use of social media. This journal discusses how comprehension and cultural literacy regarding public information can be enhanced, considering the limitations imposed by the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE) on social media. Furthermore, this journal also explores how information technology can be harnessed as a means to enhance education. In the current digital age, public information has become more accessible through social media and other online platforms. However, the presence of the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE) gives rise to constraints on the use of social media. This paper deliberates efforts to amplify comprehension and cultural literacy concerning public information and examines how the utilization of information technology can support education in facing the constraints regulated by the UU ITE. With a focus on social media usage and the implications of the UU ITE, as well as the utilization of information technology in education, this research aims to identify endeavors to augment the understanding of accurate and relevant information amidst the complexity of digital information

The August 2023 elections in Zimbabwe, just like the previous 2013 and 2018 elections, were characterized by extensive use of social media for political journalism purposes. Specifically, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTube have been widely used by citizens to report party presidential and parliamentary candidates’ election campaigns. The ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) and opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) parties and their presidential and parliamentary candidates’ campaign reportage are the main focus here. Whereas there is much scholarship on political journalism, social media and political communication, and social media and citizen journalism in Zimbabwe, there is a dearth of scholarship that theorizes the intersections of citizen journalism, the watchdog role of social media and citizens’ use of social media to conduct surveillance on the state, political candidates and/or political elites in electoral contexts. The current article thus seeks to fill that void by deploying the concepts of citizen journalism, (social) media watchdogism and (citizen) surveillance to interrogate how citizens utilized social media as a journalistic tool in the run up and aftermath of the 2023 electoral campaign. Data was gathered through archival research and virtual ethnography whilst findings were analyzed through thematic analysis.

Today's rapidly growing use of social media has both positive and negative impacts on people's social lives. Moreover, based on UNESCO data, Indonesian people are very active in using social media. This research aims to The use of social media as a learning medium aims to increase students' interest in learning, improve students' ability to use technology and increase students' awareness in using social media in the context of education. The method used in this research is a quantitative method using a survey model and in-depth interviews with one teacher and students. The results of this study show that social media can be used for learning tools or media. However, in reality, currently there is no maximum use of social networking media. The results of researchers' observations by looking at the growing phenomenon, that the use of social networking media is currently mostly only used by students to be limited to sending messages with friends, playing games (games), and buying goods online. The use of social networking media is currently still not utilized as a learning medium by students. The conclusion of this research is that media in the learning process is an inseparable part of the teaching and learning process in order to achieve an educational goal in general and learning objectives. Strategies to be able to find learning media. The right and appropriate in the learning process can be done by making considerations in the selection of social media. Therefore, the limitation of this study is that researchers only conducted research on the role of the Discovery Learning strategy in Islamic cultural history lessons, researchers hope that future researchers can conduct research on the Discovery Learning strategy by developing this strategy in other subjects.

In today's digital era, social media has become an integral part of daily life, including for Muslims around the world. However, uncontrolled use of social media can lead to various ethical problems. This research aims to explore the ethics of social media in a contemporary Islamic perspective, with a focus on ethical principles directed by Islamic teachings in interacting and communicating on digital platforms. The study adopts a qualitative approach, analyzing primary and secondary sources related to ethics in Islam and its application in the context of social media. The results of the study show that ethical principles in Islam, such as honesty, courtesy, and responsibility, are very relevant and can be applied to the use of social media. The study found that while social media offers a variety of benefits, such as da'wah and religious learning, its users must remain vigilant against negative potentials such as slander, ghibah (gossip), and the spread of false information. The study proposes several practical recommendations for the ethical use of social media according to Islam, including an emphasis on Islamic digital education, the development of Sharia-based social media policies by social media platforms, and the formation of positive online communities.