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Safe Harbor Principle, Exclusion of Criminal Liability for Platform Service Providers

IJCLS (Indonesian Journal of Criminal Law Studies) · Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023) · pp. 187–208

DOI
10.15294/ijcls.v8i2.36738
ISSN
2548-1576, 2548-1568
Published
2023-11-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

In the era of Society 5.0, characterized by the pervasive digitalization of societal functions, platform service providers play a pivotal role. These platforms, however, are frequently exploited by users for unlawful activities. This study investigates the prerequisites for invoking the safe harbor principle, which shields service providers from criminal liability. Employing a qualitative research approach, secondary data was gathered through a comprehensive literature review and subsequently analyzed qualitatively. The safe harbor principle serves as a critical legal mechanism utilized by platform service providers to shield themselves from legal repercussions arising from illicit actions committed by their users. To qualify for this exemption, providers typically must promptly remove unlawful content upon notification and refrain from active involvement in the transmission of such information. However, recent developments indicate that providers may forfeit safe harbor protection if they play a significant role in moderating or curating content on their platforms. This research underscores the essential conditions that platform service providers must meet to avail themselves of the safe harbor principle, highlighting the nuanced balance between facilitating digital innovation and upholding legal accountability. By clarifying these conditions amidst evolving regulatory landscapes, this study contributes to ongoing discussions on legal frameworks governing digital platforms, offering insights crucial for policymakers, legal practitioners, and stakeholders navigating the intersection of technology, law, and societal governance.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta
  • National University of Malaysia
  • Universitas Pekalongan
  • Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar
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Winarsih WinarsihState University of Semarang7
Ali MasyharAffiliation unknown7
Muhamad Sayuti HassanAffiliation unknown6
Siti MursidahAffiliation unknown3
Moh. KhoiruddinAffiliation unknown3
Ricky Dermawan FauziAffiliation unknown3
Suhadi SuhadiAffiliation unknown2
Dede IndraswaraAffiliation unknown2
Sarno SetiawanAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad Afis SaifunuhaAffiliation unknown2
Jauza Lasta KautsarAffiliation unknown2
WinarsihAffiliation unknown2
Sonny Saptoajie WicaksonoAffiliation unknown2
Ridwan ArifinAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad Azil MaskurAffiliation unknown2
Dyah Maya NihayahAffiliation unknown2
Sarah Rinda SulistyoningrumAffiliation unknown2
Sukadari SukadariUniversitas PGRI Yogyakarta1
Chanidia Ari RahmayaniState University of Semarang1
Muhamad Sayuti HassanNational University of Malaysia1
Agung AdityaUniversitas Pekalongan1
Baidhowi BaidhowiAffiliation unknown1
Aisyah Nur RafidahAffiliation unknown1
Ali Masyhar MursyidAffiliation unknown1
DiaudinAffiliation unknown1
Ali Masyhar MusyidAffiliation unknown1
Yuda Hanafi LubisAffiliation unknown1
Sukadari SukadariAffiliation unknown1
Chanidia Ari RahmayaniAffiliation unknown1
Cornelius Samuel SipahutarAffiliation unknown1
Hana HidayatuzzakiaAffiliation unknown1
Roziya AbuAffiliation unknown1
Sugianto SugiantoUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar1
Anggyi Trisnawan PutraAffiliation unknown1
Zidney Ilma Fazaada EmhaAffiliation unknown1
Andre Setyo NugrohoAffiliation unknown1
Agung AdityaAffiliation unknown1

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