DIGITAL ERA BUSINESS LAW TRANSFORMATION: LEGAL CERTAINTY ANALYSIS IN E-COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS IN INDONESIA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47652/metahukum.v4i3.889Keywords:
Digital Transformation, Business Law, E-Commerce, Legal Certainty, Consumer Protection.Abstract
This research analyzes the transformation of business law in the digital era with a focus on legal certainty in e-commerce transactions in Indonesia. The rapid development of e-commerce has transformed the traditional business landscape and raised various complex legal challenges. This study employs a normative juridical method with statutory and comparative approaches to analyze the legal framework governing e-commerce transactions in Indonesia. The findings indicate that although Indonesia has established cyber law regulations supporting e-commerce, gaps remain in the implementation of consumer protection, personal data security, and digital transaction dispute resolution. This research provides recommendations for strengthening a more adaptive and responsive legal framework to digital economy dynamics, including harmonization of regulations with international standards, enhancement of law enforcement mechanisms, and development of effective online dispute resolution systems.
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