Analisis Hukum Terhadap Korban Bullying di Media Sosial (Cyberbullying)

Current technological developments, especially through the internet and social media, have a significant impact on people's lives. This influence is not only positive, but also has a negative impact in the context of socializing and communicating. Crimes committed via the internet are now a serious challenge, where technology is used as a tool to commit criminal acts, including cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a crime that befalls individuals or groups of people, and can cause serious consequences such as potential suicide or personal injury. Cyberbullying occurs due to a lack of understanding in the use of social media, which is often not supervised by parents or adult supervisors. Therefore, protection for victims of cyberbullying in Indonesia is an issue that needs to be looked into. This research aims to answer two main problems, namely the qualifications of criminal acts that fall into the category of cyberbullying in the context of criminal law in Indonesia, and the legal protection that can be provided to victims of cyberbullying in accordance with applicable legal regulations. The research method used is normative juridical, utilizing library materials and document studies as data sources. Analysis was carried out on legal norms and rules, including related laws and regulations, as well as literature discussing the criminal act of cyberbullying. This research approach includes content analysis, comparative analysis, suitability analysis, and alignment analysis to understand applicable legal protection and its effectiveness. Thus, it is hoped that this research can provide an in-depth understanding of the qualifications for criminal acts of cyberbullying and the legal protection efforts that can be provided to victims in Indonesia.