Juridical study of the criminal acts of defense in view from the ite law number 19 of 2016

This research was conducted with the aim of finding out how the application of legal sanctions for perpetrators of criminal acts of defamation according to the ITE Law Number 19 of 2016 and how the impact of ITE Law Number 19 of 2016 has on legal changes in society. By using normative juridical research methods. In submitting criticism or opinion, it is protected by human rights and applicable laws and regulations. The criminal act of Defamation is strictly regulated in Law Number 19 of 2016 namely in Articles 27, 28 and Article 29 which prohibits distributing and/or transmitting and/or making electronic information accessible, which contains insults and/or defamation. Good name. Article 27 paragraph 3 of the ITE Law, In order to be categorized as a criminal act of defamation, the following elements must be proven: Intentional existence, without rights (without permission), with the aim of attacking reputation or honor, attacking accusations to make it known to the public. The Electronic Information and Transaction Law (UU ITE), which has been passed by the government along with the rapid development of information technology, aims to maintain and maintain polite behavior in cyberspace. However, the Indonesian people feel that the existence of the ITE Law actually hinders freedom of expression and issuing opinions. Moreover, there is misuse of the benefits of the ITE Law, namely the state apparatus to silence people who have criticized the state. In this journal, the author explains the various influences of the ITE Law on people's lives and the impacts it has. In conclusion, the principles of the ITE Law actually have good intentions to protect Indonesian people from misuse of social media. The community also wants the government to immediately remove articles that are prone to being misused for freedom of expression and to be able to create a democratic state from both the people and the government.