Identity Theft and the Rules in Indonesia’s Criminal Law

Abstract

in the digital era, electronic identity is something that is very important to protect because it is a representation of someone in an electronic system. Along with the development of information technology, this type of crime also developed with the emergence of cybercrime. One type of cybercrime that threatens someone's identity is identity theft. This crime always haunts us when surfing in cyberspace. Many criminals target identity as the key to accessing someone's personal accounts such as bank accounts, credit cards, and other accounts. This crime is a serious threat in the digital era, especially in Indonesia. This is due to a lack of awareness of citizens in protecting their identities and the existence of inadequate laws in providing protection. This situation is certainly a threat in strengthening the civil society in the digital era