LEGAL PROTECTION FOR CYBERCRIME VICTIMS REGARDING PERSONAL DATA HANDLING AT THE BALI REGIONAL POLICE

Abstract

The rapid development of information technology has transformed various aspects of human activities into digital platforms. Alongside these advancements, cybercrime has significantly increased, particularly crimes involving the misuse of personal data. Such crimes result not only in financial losses but also in violations of privacy, security, and legal certainty for victims. Consequently, effective legal protection is required through the active role of law enforcement agencies, especially the Bali Regional Police, in handling cybercrime cases involving personal data.This research employs normative legal research supported by empirical research. The study applies statutory, conceptual, and factual approaches. Data were collected through library research and interviews with investigators of the Cyber Crime Directorate of the Bali Regional Police. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively using descriptive methods.The results indicate that legal protection for victims of cybercrime at the Bali Regional Police is implemented through preventive measures such as digital literacy education, public awareness regarding personal data protection, improvement of electronic security systems, and institutional cooperation. Repressive measures include receiving public reports, conducting investigations, examining digital evidence, and enforcing criminal law under the Electronic Information and Transactions Law and the Personal Data Protection Law. However, several obstacles remain, including limited cyber forensic experts, inadequate digital forensic facilities, the complexity of electronic evidence, and low public awareness regarding personal data protection. Therefore, strengthening investigators' capacity, improving digital forensic infrastructure, and enhancing inter-agency cooperation are necessary to achieve more effective legal protection for cybercrime victims.