Implications of Cyber Law on Social Media Usage Among Elementary School Students
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Cyber Law, Social Media, Elementary StudentsAbstract
This research addresses the increasing use of social media among elementary school students and the resulting risks related to cybersecurity, personal data protection, and negative online behavior. The objective of this study is to analyze the implications of cyber law on children’s social media use and to explain the roles of parents and educators in providing supervision and guidance. Method using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, this study examines academic articles, policy documents, and institutional reports published between 2014 and 2024, selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, with data analyzed through thematic classification. The results show that while social media provides benefits in communication and learning, it also exposes students to cyberbullying, privacy violations, and harmful content, with reports of misuse increasing by 25% in 2023. The findings further indicate that limited understanding of cyber law both among children and parents reduces the effectiveness of legal protection, as only about 40% of parents understand relevant regulations. Additionally, cyber law plays a critical role in supporting safe digital practices through provisions in the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE) and the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP). The study highlights that active supervision by parents and educators, integration of digital literacy into school curricula, modeling of responsible online behavior, and supportive communication significantly influence children’s ability to navigate social media safely. Recommendations include strengthening cyber law education at school and family levels, enhancing parental digital literacy, and improving collaboration between schools, families, and government institutions to ensure comprehensive protection for children in the digital sphere. The implications of this research emphasize the need for a holistic digital safety framework that combines legal enforcement, educational interventions, and multi-stakeholder cooperation to foster responsible and ethical social media use among elementary school students.
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