Social Media Tapping as a Violation of Privacy: An Islamic Law Enforcement Perspective in the Digital Age
Keywords:
Social Media, Privacy, Eavesdropping, Islamic Law, Digital EthicsAbstract
The rapid development of social media has significantly impacted individual privacy and societal ethics in the digital era. While social media serves as a platform for communication and positive information dissemination, it is also vulnerable to misuse, notably through social media eavesdropping. This practice infringes on personal and group rights, leading to social, psychological, and moral consequences for victims. This study examines the legal framework addressing social media eavesdropping from both positive law and Islamic law perspectives. In Indonesia, Law Number 1 of 2024 on Information and Electronic Transactions (ITE Law) and Law Number 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (PDP Law) regulate the prohibition of unauthorized access and distribution of personal information, providing mechanisms for prevention and sanction. From the Islamic law perspective, unauthorized eavesdropping constitutes an act of dzalim (oppression), violating the principles of privacy, honor, and social justice, in accordance with the maqasid al-shariah. The analysis highlights the dual approach required for effective regulation: the positive law ensures formal legal enforcement and deterrence, while Islamic law emphasizes moral responsibility, ethical awareness, and social accountability in digital interactions. By integrating these frameworks, this study underscores the importance of comprehensive strategies to protect individual privacy, uphold societal ethics, and prevent digital abuse in the era of social media.
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