A Study on the Controversy of Fundraising for Victims of Violence through Social Media (Ethical and Legal Review)

Abstract

The research with the title of a study on the controversy about fundraising for victims of violence on social media from an ethical and legal point of view was carried out because this phenomenon occurs a lot in the era of digitalization, with the aim of providing assistance and support to victims of physical and psychological violence. However, lately we have encountered online fundraising that has become a public spotlight on the grounds that the funds obtained are not channeled correctly. This raises ethical and legal issues, especially when the content used exploits the victim's emotional state or is used without the victim's consent. The research methods used are juridical-normative and ethical analysis, where the research focuses on victim exploitation on social media and relevant legal regulations. The findings of the study show that the phenomenon of fundraising on social media helps victims, especially in terms of financial support and building public awareness to empathize with others in distress. However, ethical matters such as the safety and comfort of victims, the risk of exploitation, and the risk of social stigmatization must be considered. From a legal point of view, the ITE Law is the legal basis for online fundraising, but it does not specifically regulate the protection of victims who are the object of fundraising. This study recommends clear regulations and ethical guidelines related to online fundraising for victims of violence. This recommendation is expected to encourage more ethical fundraising and protect the rights of victims in the fundraising process on social media.