Legal Protection for Children as Victims of Cyber Crime

Abstract

This study discusses the legal protection of children as victims of cybercrime in Indonesia, with a focus on the effectiveness of existing regulations and challenges in their enforcement. Although Indonesia has several laws aimed at protecting children from the threat of cybercrime, such as Law Number 35 of 2014 concerning Child Protection and Law Number 11 of 2008 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions, the implementation of these laws still faces various obstacles. The main challenges identified in this study include the lack of understanding and resources among law enforcement, as well as the complexity of cybercrime which often involves international networks. In addition, this study also explores the role of related institutions such as the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) in providing protection for children. The results of the study indicate that it is necessary to increase the capacity of law enforcement, improve the reporting system, and strengthen international cooperation to provide effective protection for children in the digital era. This study also provides recommendations for updating existing regulations and increasing public awareness of the importance of child protection in cyberspace.