Internet-based service providers operating in Indonesia, one vote eradicates false information spread in cyberspace. Their commitment is also contained in the contents of the declaration of hoax opponents on the internet.
They are Google, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, BBM, Line, Bigo Live, Live Me, and MeTube. But the declaration without the presence of three platforms, namely Google, Facebook, and Twitter.
"Although they are not present, they are also committed to provide support," said Minister of Communications and Informatics (Menkominfo) Rudiantara in Bawaslu, Jakarta, Wednesday (31/1/2018).
The nine technology companies agreed together with Bawaslu, KPU, and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to fight the hoaxes on the internet, especially before the 2018 election.
Here is the content of online platform's commitment when declaration against hoax:
Indonesia Internet Declaration Against Hoax in Pilkada 2018
The year 2018 is the political year for the Indonesian nation. A total of 171 districts will hold the election of Governor and Vice Governor, Regent and Deputy Regent, as well as Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
We Indonesian internet community is fully committed to participate in the successful implementation of regional head elections, as a form of support for the establishment of the pillars of democracy in Indonesia.
Today we are as close to declaring: Internet Indonesia Opponents Hoax in Pilkada 2018. This is our commitment:
Ready to muster our resources and efforts in accordance with our capacity and capabilities, to fight against hoaxes, misleading information and information that generate hostility based on SARA in all governance and governor elections, regents and vice regents, mayors and deputy mayors 2018.
Ready to work together to increase literacy, education, and socialization to fight against hoaxes, misleading information, and information that generate hostility based on SARA in Pilkada 2018.
Ready to support the government and election organizer steps to handle the internet content that violates the laws and regulations