Tantangan Penegakan Hukum terhadap Kejahatan Siber di Era Digital

Abstract

Law enforcement against cybercrime in the digital era faces complex challenges due to the rapid development of information technology and the cross-jurisdictional nature of crimes. This article aims to analyze the positive legal regulations in Indonesia based on Law Number 1 of 2024 concerning the Second Amendment to Law Number 11 of 2008 on Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE Law), identify legal gaps, and examine the challenges faced by law enforcement officers. This research uses a normative legal method with a qualitative juridical analysis approach. The study results show that although the latest ITE Law provides a more comprehensive and adaptive legal basis, there are still implementation obstacles such as the limited technical capacity of officers, difficulties in cross-agency and international coordination, and regulations that are not yet fully harmonized. To address these issues, normative and strategic efforts are required, including regulatory improvements, capacity building for officers, strengthening digital forensic infrastructure, and developing national and international cooperation. This article concludes that cybercrime law enforcement must prioritize principles of justice, legal certainty, and utility in order to respond to technological dynamics and provide optimal protection for society.