# Indonesia copyright and music royalty governance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-copyright-and-music-royalty-governance
> Updated: 2026-10-08T11:40:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

In Indonesia, legal experts and industry associations have raised concerns regarding the risks of unauthorized music usage in commercial sectors. Under Law Number 28 of 2014, businesses, advertisers, and agencies face potential legal disputes if they fail to secure proper permissions from multiple rights holders, such as creators and performers. This has prompted the development of B2B platforms to provide structured licensing for business environments. Expanding from domestic compliance to international governance, Indonesia is hosting the ‘Global Dialogue on Cross-Border Copyright Royalty Governance in the Digital Era’ in Bali from October 7 to 9, 2026. The forum involves representatives from over 28 countries, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and various collective management organizations to address the complexities of managing royalties across international digital platforms. Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas stated that the initiative seeks to move royalty negotiations away from “purely private business-to-business contracts toward standardized international parameters.” The Indonesian government has submitted a proposal to WIPO to advocate for these global standards, aiming to establish a more transparent, accountable, and fair ecosystem for content creators, particularly those in developing nations. Key focus areas include transparency, accountability, and interoperability in royalty management systems to ensure creators receive equitable economic returns as creative works spread instantly across digital platforms. Parallel to these international efforts, the Indonesian government and the House of Representatives (DPR RI) are discussing revisions to Copyright Law No. 28 of 2014 to adapt to digital advancements, including artificial intelligence and digital platform usage. While the Ministry of Creative Economy supports these changes to provide legal certainty, local media organizations have raised concerns. During discussions in Bandung, media representatives warned that proposed regulations—such as mandatory payments for links and news snippets—could disrupt traffic and revenue.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Indonesia debates Copyright Law revisions amid digital and AI shifts

Indonesia is debating Copyright Law revisions to address AI and digital platforms, sparking debate between the government's push for creator protection and local media's fears over digital revenue and traffic.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-debates-copyright-law-revisions-amid-digital-and-ai-shifts

### 2026-10-06: Indonesia hosts global forum on digital copyright royalties

Indonesia is hosting a global dialogue in Bali to advocate for standardized, transparent, and fair cross-border digital copyright royalty governance through WIPO.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-hosts-global-dialogue-on-digital-copyright-royalties

### 2026-09-23: Indonesia music licensing risks highlighted for advertisers and businesses

Legal experts in Indonesia warn of copyright risks for brands and agencies using music in digital ads without proper clearance, while new B2B platforms aim to streamline commercial music licensing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-music-licensing-risks-highlighted-for-advertisers-and-businesses

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