Event Reports

On 4 May, EuroCham attended an online public consultation about the Draft Copyright Law (Rancangan Undang-Undang Hak Cipta), which focused on updating Indonesia’s 2014 Copyright Law to address artificial intelligence, digital platforms, royalty governance, and new rights such as resale rights, public lending rights, and journalistic works.

Regarding AI and copyright, the draft proposal would protect works created with AI assistance only where there is meaningful human creative contribution—specifically human conception, curation, and aesthetic choice—while fully AI-generated works without human intellectual involvement would not receive protection. On royalty governance, the draft strengthens the role of Collective Management Organizations (LMKs), establishes a National Collective Management Commission (KMKN) for supervision, and introduces a royalty endowment fund for unidentified or disputed rightsholders.

Several participants proposed raising LMK operational fees from 4% to 20%, citing international benchmarks. The draft also introduces new rights including resale rights for original visual art and photography inspired by the European model, freedom of panorama for public artworks, public lending rights for libraries, and extended protection terms for performers and phonogram producers. In addition, press companies would be recognized as holders of related rights for journalistic works across print, electronic, and digital channels.

Participants raised concerns including the need for clearer definitions of fair use, protection for independent creators outside LMKs, transition challenges from consolidating existing LMKs, and the importance of a national music database. Some cautioned that strict licensing for AI text and data mining could hinder innovation, suggesting Indonesia benchmark flexible jurisdictions such as Japan and Singapore.

EuroCham appreciates the opportunity to provide input and remains committed to supporting a modern, transparent, and innovation-friendly copyright framework in Indonesia.

On April 30, EuroCham Indonesia supported a seminar on Preparing for Indonesia’s Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Framework, held at Dentons HPRP, bringing together stakeholders to discuss the evolving regulatory landscape and its implications for businesses.

The session featured distinguished speakers from the Ministry of Human Rights, Dentons HPRP, and industry representatives, including Sofia Alatas (Ministry of Human Rights), Yohanes Jeffry Johary (OCS Indonesia), Emman Marpaung CFE, CFCS, Cert.III (Triage Investica), Linna Simamora (Dentons HPRP), and James Boyd (Dentons HPRP). The discussion provided practical insights into the anticipated HRDD framework, focusing on how companies can identify, assess, and manage human rights risks across their operations and supply chains.

EuroCham appreciates Dentons HPRP and all speakers for an engaging and insightful discussion, and remains committed to facilitating dialogue that supports responsible business practices and strengthens regulatory preparedness in Indonesia.