Parliament Speaker: Copyright Bill Addresses Digital Era Challenges
Jakarta — The Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, stated that the proposed amendment to Law Number 28 of 2014 on Copyright addresses the challenges of the digital era to protect creators and creative industry professionals.
“This Copyright Bill is drafted to address the evolving challenges of the digital era so that protection for creators and creative professionals becomes stronger and more relevant,” Puan said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday.
Through the bill, the House of Representatives is committed to ensuring that every creator—from musicians, writers, and artists to journalists and other creative workers—receives fair compensation and economic benefits for their work.
According to her, the Copyright Bill, which has been approved as a parliamentary initiative, regulates more transparent and accountable royalty management. In this way, creators’ economic rights truly reach those entitled to them.
“We also ensure that creators’ royalties are never lost. Even if the creator has not yet been identified, the state protects their economic rights until they are found,” Puan said.
The House of Representatives also emphasised the responsibility of digital platforms in the Copyright Bill to be fair partners for creators, rather than merely parties exploiting works without adequate compensation.
Additionally, the Copyright Bill strengthens protections for journalistic works and press companies. “This is to ensure quality journalism can survive amid digital disruption,” she said.
Furthermore, the Copyright Bill introduces provisions concerning artificial intelligence and copyright—an adaptive step to ensure technology does not compromise creators’ rights.
“The nation’s cultural wealth in the form of traditional cultural expressions is protected and inventoried by the state, so that it remains preserved and its value protected,” Puan said.
On the other hand, Puan emphasised that discussion of this bill prioritises the principle of meaningful participation. In this regard, she stated that Parliament is opening the widest possible space for public input.
“We want to hear the voices of creators, academics, industry practitioners, and the broader public in this discussion process. This is not hastily formulated regulation. Discussion is conducted in stages, carefully, and involves various stakeholders,” she said.
Ultimately, the Copyright Bill aims to create a healthy, fair creative ecosystem that provides real benefits for as many Indonesians as possible.
The proposed amendment to Law Number 28 of 2014 on Copyright was approved as a parliamentary initiative in the 16th plenary session of the fourth session of the 2025–2026 parliamentary term on Thursday morning.