Digital Signatures as Evidence in Civil Disputes in Indonesia

Abstract

The development of information technology and digital transformation has brought significant changes to the Indonesian civil law system, particularly in the aspect of legal evidence. One important instrument in electronic transactions is the digital signature, which serves to guarantee the authenticity, integrity, and legal responsibility of the parties. This study aims to analyze the position and evidentiary power of digital signatures as electronic evidence in the Indonesian civil law system. The research method used is normative juridical with a statutory, conceptual, and case study approach, supported by primary, secondary, and tertiary data. The results of the study indicate that digital signatures have been legally recognized based on Article 11 of the ITE Law and its derivative regulations, but their implementation still faces normative and technical obstacles, especially in the aspects of authentication and judicial officials' understanding of digital technology. In conclusion, although digital signatures have the same legal force as conventional signatures, regulatory updates and increased legal capacity are needed so that their use can provide certainty, justice, and optimal legal benefits.