No, jailbreaking consumer devices in Indonesia violates the Copyright Law (No. 28 of 2014) and the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (No. 19 of 2016), as it circumvents technical protection measures without explicit authorization. The Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) actively enforces these provisions, with 2026 draft regulations tightening penalties for unauthorized device modification.
Key Regulations for Jailbreaking Devices in Indonesia
- Copyright Law (No. 28/2014): Prohibits circumvention of technological protection measures (TPMs) under Article 72, classifying jailbreaking as an infringement unless permitted by the copyright holder.
- Electronic Information and Transactions Law (No. 19/2016): Imposes administrative and criminal sanctions (up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of IDR 10 billion) for unauthorized system alterations under Article 51.
- Kominfo Circulars (2023–2026): Mandate device certification (SNI 8624:2020) for market entry; jailbroken devices fail compliance, risking import bans or forced recalls.
Enforcement targets both end-users and distributors, with Kominfo’s SATGAS Cyber conducting periodic sweeps. Exceptions exist for security research under controlled environments, but these require prior approval from the Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DJKI).