Digital Democracy in Indonesia: Challenges and Opportunities for Generation Z Political Participation

Abstract

This study analyzes social media's influence on Generation Z's political views in Indonesia. It examines regulations related to the spread of misinformation in Indonesia and other countries. The study's main topics are the political opinions of Generation Z as expressed on social media, the laws governing free speech in the age of digital democracy, and a comparison of Indonesian and foreign laws of social media freedom. The method used in this study is normative juridical research, with an approach of literature study, legal analysis, and online surveys to explore Generation Z's views on digital democracy. The study results show that Generation Z actively discusses political issues on social media but is vulnerable to polarization and misinformation. Indonesia has implemented regulations, such as the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, which provides sanctions for disseminating misleading information and works with social media platforms for education and content monitoring. However, compared to other countries, such as the United States and European countries, Indonesia has stricter regulations on freedom of expression. This research is expected to provide insight into the dynamics of Generation Z's use of social media and the importance of appropriate regulations in dealing with misinformation.