Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is strengthening people's digital rights by incorporating the right to be forgotten concept into the revision of the Human Rights Law.”This comes as a response to the long-term impact of digital footprints on individuals who have not been proven guilty,” Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai said in Jakarta on Monday.The right to be forgotten is an individual's right to request the removal of personal data, information, or electronic documents from the internet when they are no longer relevant, are inaccurate, or have become outdated, particularly from search engines.The aim is to protect privacy and reputation, especially regarding past events that have been resolved.He stated that the move is intended to protect citizens from reputational damage caused by old news coverage that is not aligned with legal rulings.Pigai further explained that this right is granted to those who suffer from negative labeling despite being proven not guilty by law.According to him, in practice, data removal is not carried out unilaterally. Instead, it involves a legal mechanism through the courts to ensure accountability and a balance between individual rights and the public interest.This, he said, is essential in the digital age, where old information remains stored and easily accessible, even years after a case has been resolved or the individual has been acquitted.The minister added that the regulation is aimed at protecting people from negative framing that occurs outside of due process.”A person who falls victim to negative framing can apply for the removal of their digital records from social media,” he said.He emphasized that strengthening digital rights within the Human Rights Law revision is part of an effort to adapt to technological advancements, while ensuring that the principles of justice remain upheld.