(Public Journalism)

Writing and sharing personal data are things that students and young people should pay attention to in the digital era regarding to the Information and Electronic Transactions (ITE) law. In collaboration with the Tunas Harapan Youth Organization, Margasakti village officials, and the ‘Pelita Hati’ library, the Multiplication of Stube HEMAT in Bengkulu invited resource person from ‘Radar Utara’ Daily, one of the largest newspapers in North Bengkulu (Saturday, 13/03/2021). Karjiyo, editor in chief of Radar Utara.id, shared some writing tips and problems faced while one is active on social media.

Karjiyo warned the participants of the discussion to be more careful in writing their identities on Social Media. "What do you usually write on social media?" asked Karjiyo. The youth participants replied, "Just common things". It means something that is usually seen and felt, such as what you want to express, even when your heart is upset, young people write a status on social media. Karjiyo also asked whether the participants had ever shared passwords and emails on social media. Some of the participants answered that they’ve had ever. Passwords and e-mails are sometimes requested by applications to access certain services. The male participants said that they submitted their email and password to create an online game account. The female participants provide email and personal data when they want to shop or play tik-tok.

In his presentation, Karjiyo emphasized the importance of keeping our personal data on social media. The first is about feelings; For example, when you are annoyed or angry with your boyfriend, never write it down on social media. Let personal problems be resolved privately. Second, about personal data recorded on the identity card; Never take pictures and upload personal data for anyone. The crime can arise by using the identification number on the card. The villain will use it for fraud activities and other forms of crime. Third, email and password; do not need to be noted when registering for an online game account or other entertainment application. Karjiyo assessed that there are villains on social media who are peeping our data from time to time.

Sometimes several applications request permission to access the user’s location, contacts, photos, and some information from a smartphone. In this case, the resource person emphasized not to give the data. Data privacy issues are becoming a public issue in today's digital society. Electronic data and even electronic money are vulnerable to be hacked. Therefore, young people are expected to be aware of the consequences. Some people have to change social media accounts because the previous accounts they have cannot be opened again, however, the account remains active and uploads inappropriate videos and pictures as a sign that the account has been hacked.

Thus, youth should be more careful in sharing data. By being careful, we will get the benefits, such as not to be easily attracted by products advertised on social media, the social media accounts are not hacked, personal data is not used for fraud such as breaking into bank accounts, and will be trusted to sell products.

Stube-HEMAT Bengkulu hoped that the youth will use social media as well as possible. This Public Journalism Training invited young people to be more sensitive to the digital problems. The digitalization of information has been carried out by the media in Indonesia, even including the village website. It is expected that the youth will become agents to strengthen the society in protecting their data. ***