A Digital Business Legal Regulation Model to Create a Safe and Sustainable Digital Ecosystem

Derlina Derlina; Sigit  Anggoro; Ratna  Tri Safariningsih; Carloz Perez

doi:10.34306/law.v1i1.63

Authors

Derlina Derlina State University of Medan, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8650-129X
Sigit Anggoro Jenderal Achmad Yani University, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3161-8635
Ratna Tri Safariningsih Universitas Panca Sakti, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9208-2493
Carloz Perez Ilearning Incorporation, Colombia Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5344-6833

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34306/law.v1i1.63

Keywords:

Legal Regulation, Digital Business, Digital Ecosystem, Governance, Sustainability

Abstract

The development of digital economic transformation has driven the emergence of various platform based business models that present significant opportunities for economic growth, but on the other hand, also raises various legal challenges related to consumer protection, data security, and regulatory certainty in the digital ecosystem. This research aims to analyze the dynamics of digital business legal regulations and identify the need to develop an adaptive regulatory model to support the creation of a safe and sustainable digital ecosystem in Indonesia. The research used in this study is a qualitative approach with normative analysis of various laws and regulations, government policies, as well as academic literature relevant to digital business governance. Research shows that although Indonesia already has a number of regulations governing digital business activities, in areas such as personal data protection and electronic transactions, there are still gaps in regulation and institutional coordination that could potentially pose legal risks for both businesses and consumers. Therefore, this study proposes a digital business legal regulation model that emphasizes the integration of the principles of legal compliance, consumer protection, platform transparency, and strengthening digital governance based on collaboration between the government, businesses, and the public. This study confirms that developing a comprehensive and adaptive regulatory model is crucial to strengthening public trust, increasing legal certainty, and encouraging the creation of a safe, inclusive, and sustainable digital business ecosystem in the era of digital economic transformation.

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Author Biographies

Derlina Derlina, State University of Medan, Indonesia

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science
Sigit Anggoro, Jenderal Achmad Yani University, Indonesia

Department of Information System
Ratna Tri Safariningsih, Universitas Panca Sakti, Indonesia

Faculty of Economics and Business
Carloz Perez, Ilearning Incorporation, Colombia

Department of Digital Governance

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