Protection of Digital Asset Ownership Rights Under Indonesian Civil Law

Mahendra

Authors

Mahendra Palangkaraya University, Palangkaraya, Indonesia. Author

Keywords:

Civil Law, Digital Assets, Legal Certainty, Legal Protection, Ownership Rights

Abstract

The rapid growth of digital assets has created new legal challenges regarding ownership rights under Indonesian civil law. Existing legal frameworks have not comprehensively regulated the legal status, ownership, transfer, and protection of digital assets, resulting in legal uncertainty for individuals and businesses. This study aims to analyze the legal protection of digital asset ownership rights within the framework of Indonesian civil law. The research employs a normative juridical method using a statutory, conceptual, and comparative approach, supported by the analysis of primary and secondary legal materials. The findings indicate that current civil law principles can provide limited protection for digital asset ownership, but significant regulatory gaps remain regarding legal recognition, proof of ownership, and dispute resolution. Therefore, harmonization of civil law with specific regulations on digital assets is essential to ensure legal certainty, justice, and effective protection of ownership rights

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