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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Protection of citizens' constitutional rights to freedom of expression in the digital era
Authors
I Gede Ananda Prema Abimanyu
Abstract
Freedom of expression is one of the
constitutional rights of citizens guaranteed by the 1945 Constitution of the
Republic of Indonesia. The development of information technology has brought
significant changes that have penetrated various aspects of people's lives. The
presence of digital platforms has made it easier for people to express opinions
through social media. This has a positive impact because it can strengthen
public participation in the democratic process. However, on the other hand,
freedom of expression in the digital space also faces various challenges.
However, the rapid development of digital technology presents new challenges in
protecting this right, particularly in the digital space and social media,
which are vulnerable to restrictions and criminalization. This study aims to
analyze the legal regulations for freedom of expression in the digital era and
the forms of protection of citizens' constitutional rights in practice. The
research method used is normative legal research with a statutory and
conceptual approach. The results show that the protection of citizens'
constitutional rights in the practice of freedom of expression in the digital
space is multidimensional. This protection includes normative protection
through the constitution, judicial protection through judicial review
mechanisms and fair trials, institutional protection through the role of
independent institutions and civil society advocacy, and non-judicial
protection through platform policies and strengthening digital literacy.
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Pages:254-257
How to cite this article:
I Gede Ananda Prema Abimanyu "Protection of citizens' constitutional rights to freedom of expression in the digital era". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 254-257
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