Legal Regulations for Posting Accident Photos on Social Media

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Traffic accidents often cause significant impacts, both in terms of material losses and loss of life. The public's reaction to these tragedies has evolved along with the advancement of social media and technology. Instead of helping accident victims directly, many people prefer to take and upload photos or videos of accident victims. This behavior raises a number of moral and legal issues, especially since the distribution of inappropriate material can violate a person's right to privacy and moral principles. With an emphasis on the Criminal Code (KUHP), the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE), and the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP), this study examines the laws governing the distribution of accident images and videos on social media. According to the study's findings, sharing images or videos of accident victims without their consent can result in serious legal consequences. Therefore, increasing legal knowledge and educating the public is essential to encourage more responsible use of social media.