Freedom of opinion, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press are human rights protected by the Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, and the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The existence of cyber media in Indonesia is also an integral part of freedom of opinion, freedom of expression, and freedom of the press.
Cyber media possesses unique characteristics that require specific guidelines so that its management can be carried out professionally, fulfilling its functions, rights, and obligations in accordance with Law Number 40 of 1999 concerning the Press and the Journalistic Code of Ethics.