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Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, along with several officials from government agencies, conducted an inspection of the technology company Meta’s office in South Jakarta in early March. The inspection aimed to compel the company to comply with Indonesian law. Meutya said: Sore ini kita melakukan giat sidak di kantor Meta. Ini adalah tindak lanjut Pasal 40 Und...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights legitimate concerns about the spread of misinformation and the need for governments to regulate digital platforms to protect public safety. Indonesia’s efforts to enforce compliance with local laws, such as the UU ITE, reflect a broader global trend where states seek to assert control over tech giants that operate across borders. The government’s use of systems like SAMAN and the registration requirements for Electronic System Operators (PSEs) d...
Indonesia and the politics of platform governance — Arc Codex