Cyber Media Guidelines

1. Scope

These Guidelines apply to cyber media operating in Indonesia, including news websites, online publications, blogs, and other digital platforms that publish journalistic content to the public.

2. Verification and Accuracy

  1. Every piece of information published must be verified for accuracy.

  2. Cyber media must prioritize accuracy over speed.

  3. Unverified information must be clearly labeled as such and updated once verification is completed.

  4. Corrections must be made promptly and transparently if errors are found.

3. Balance and Fairness

  1. News reporting must be balanced and fair.

  2. All relevant parties should be given the opportunity to respond.

  3. Opinions must be clearly distinguished from factual reporting.

4. User-Generated Content

  1. Cyber media may publish user-generated content such as comments, articles, photos, or videos.

  2. Media operators are responsible for moderating user-generated content.

  3. Content that contains hate speech, hoaxes, defamation, pornography, violence, or discrimination must not be published.

  4. Cyber media must provide a clear mechanism for reporting inappropriate content.

5. Corrections, Clarifications, and Right of Reply

  1. Cyber media must provide a clear process for corrections and clarifications.

  2. The right of reply must be respected and published proportionally.

  3. Corrections and clarifications must be easily accessible to readers.

6. Privacy Protection

  1. Cyber media must respect individuals’ privacy.

  2. Personal data must not be published without consent, except for public interest purposes as permitted by law.

  3. Special protection must be given to minors and vulnerable individuals.

7. Content Removal

  1. Cyber media must provide procedures for removing content that violates laws, ethics, or these Guidelines.

  2. Content removal must be done transparently and responsibly.

  3. Requests for content removal must be reviewed carefully based on legal and ethical considerations.

8. Advertising and Sponsored Content

  1. Advertisements and sponsored content must be clearly labeled.

  2. Sponsored content must not mislead readers.

  3. Editorial independence must be maintained and not influenced by advertisers.

9. Intellectual Property

  1. Cyber media must respect intellectual property rights.

  2. Content from third parties must include proper attribution.

  3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

10. Compliance with Laws and Ethics

  1. Cyber media must comply with Indonesian laws, including Law Number 40 of 1999 on the Press.

  2. Cyber media must adhere to the Journalistic Code of Ethics.

  3. Media operators are responsible for ensuring ethical journalism practices.

11. Changes to the Guidelines

These Guidelines may be updated from time to time in accordance with legal developments, technological changes, and journalistic standards.