However, social media can also be a powerful tool for shaming and ostracizing individuals who deviate from social norms. In the case of the Mahasiswi, social media played a significant role in amplifying the public's reaction and perpetuating the stigma surrounding her behavior.
The legal framework in Indonesia, specifically the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Anti-Pornography Law, often complicates these issues. While intended to curb the spread of "immoral content," these laws have been criticized for "re-victimizing" the subjects of leaked videos. Under these regulations, the person appearing in the video can sometimes face legal scrutiny for "producing" or "distributing" content, even if they never intended for it to be public. 5. The Need for Digital Literacy and Sex Ed However, social media can also be a powerful
: Despite often being victims of non-consensual sharing (such as revenge porn or sextortion), the individuals in these videos frequently face the brunt of public condemnation rather than the person who distributed the content. 2. Legal Implications: The UU ITE and Anti-Pornography Laws While intended to curb the spread of "immoral