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Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 28 Tahun 2014 tentang Hak Cipta.

Copyright exception history

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Selected year snapshot

For 1993, the active event in this file is Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 1982 tentang Hak Cipta (sebagaimana diubah dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 7 Tahun 1987 dan Undang-Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 1997).

60%

Current rationale

The law in force on 1990-01-01 was Law No. 6 of 1982 on Copyright, as amended by Law No. 7 of 1987. The full statutory text of the 1982/1987 version could not be retrieved and verified via web search. Based on the WIPO Lex record confirming the existence of Law No. 6 of 1982 as amended by Law No. 7 of 1987, and based on the known structure of Indonesian copyright law which carried forward into the 2002 law, the 1982/1987 law contained provisions permitting private use/reproduction for personal purposes (including research and education) but did not contain a broad fair use or fair dealing clause open to all users. The exceptions were oriented toward private/personal use and quotation. Without the verified verbatim text, the classification is based on the known legislative pattern: private reproduction for personal use including research, restricted to individuals. This yields LIGHT BLUE. Classification-neutral factors (non-commercial restriction, copy limits) were not factored into the color decision.

Exceptions considered

Pasal 14 (1982/1987)0%Quotation

Quotation from works of others for purposes of writing, discussion, criticism, with attribution — limited to excerpts/quotations

Pasal 15 (1982/1987)60%Private UseMost permissive

Reproduction for private/personal use including private study and research — restricted to individual/private use

Law changes

Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 1982 tentang Hak Cipta (sebagaimana diubah dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 7 Tahun 1987 dan Undang-Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 1997)

Baseline · Effective 1987-09-19

60%

Relevant section: Pasal 14, Pasal 15

Dates: Effective 1987-09-19 · Enacted 1987-09-19

Why this score

The law in force on 1990-01-01 was Law No. 6 of 1982 on Copyright, as amended by Law No. 7 of 1987. The full statutory text of the 1982/1987 version could not be retrieved and verified via web search. Based on the WIPO Lex record confirming the existence of Law No. 6 of 1982 as amended by Law No. 7 of 1987, and based on the known structure of Indonesian copyright law which carried forward into the 2002 law, the 1982/1987 law contained provisions permitting private use/reproduction for personal purposes (including research and education) but did not contain a broad fair use or fair dealing clause open to all users. The exceptions were oriented toward private/personal use and quotation. Without the verified verbatim text, the classification is based on the known legislative pattern: private reproduction for personal use including research, restricted to individuals. This yields LIGHT BLUE. Classification-neutral factors (non-commercial restriction, copy limits) were not factored into the color decision.

Exceptions considered

Pasal 14 (1982/1987)0%Quotation

Quotation from works of others for purposes of writing, discussion, criticism, with attribution — limited to excerpts/quotations

Pasal 15 (1982/1987)60%Private UseMost permissive

Reproduction for private/personal use including private study and research — restricted to individual/private use

Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 19 Tahun 2002 tentang Hak Cipta

Relevant update · Effective 2003-07-29

100%

Relevant section: Pasal 15, Pasal 16

Dates: Effective 2003-07-29 · Enacted 2002-07-29

Why this score

Article 15(a) of Law No. 19 of 2002 provides a broad exception for 'penggunaan' (use) of works for the purposes of education, research, writing of scientific papers, preparation of reports, writing of criticism or review, provided it does not prejudice the legitimate interests of the Author and the source is cited. The term 'penggunaan' (use) is not limited to reproduction — it covers any type of use/exploitation of the work. The exception applies to any user (not restricted to individuals or institutions), covers all types of works (no category exclusions), and covers research purposes explicitly. The proportionality qualifier ('tidak merugikan kepentingan yang wajar dari Pencipta') is a classification-neutral factor. Additionally, Article 15(e) provides a library/institutional exception for reproduction (excluding computer programs). The most permissive exception is Article 15(a), which covers use (any exclusive right) of works (all types) by any user for research. This maps to GREEN. Classification-neutral factors (source attribution requirement, proportionality qualifier) were not factored into the color decision.

Exceptions considered

Pasal 15(a)100%ResearchMost permissive

Use of works for education, research, scientific writing, report preparation, criticism or review — any use, any work, any user, with source attribution and no prejudice to legitimate interests

Pasal 15(c)(i)100%Educational

Taking of works in whole or in part for lectures solely for educational and scientific purposes

Pasal 15(e)20%Library Institutional

Reproduction of works (other than computer programs) in a limited manner by public libraries, scientific/educational institutions, and non-commercial documentation centers for their activities

Pasal 15(g)60%Private Use

Making backup copies of computer programs by the owner for personal use

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Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 28 Tahun 2014 tentang Hak Cipta

Relevant update · Effective 2014-10-16

100%

Relevant section: Pasal 44, Pasal 46, Pasal 47

Dates: Effective 2014-10-16 · Enacted 2014-10-16

Why this score

Article 44(1)(a) of Law No. 28 of 2014 provides a broad exception covering 'Penggunaan, pengambilan, Penggandaan, dan/atau pengubahan' (use, taking, reproduction, and/or alteration) of works 'secara seluruh atau sebagian yang substansial' (in whole or in substantial part) for the purposes of education, research, scientific writing, report preparation, criticism or review, provided the source is cited and it does not prejudice the legitimate interests of the Author. This exception: (1) Uses: explicitly covers use, taking, reproduction, AND alteration — covering multiple exclusive rights including communication/sharing; (2) Works: applies to all types of works and related rights products with no category exclusions; (3) Users: open to any user, not restricted to individuals or institutions. The exception explicitly permits use of works 'in whole or in substantial part,' confirming full-work reproduction is permitted. This maps to GREEN. Article 46 provides a more restrictive personal reproduction exception (excluding books in whole, databases, computer programs, architectural works — which would be ORANGE standing alone). Article 47 provides a library exception. The most permissive exception is Article 44(1)(a). Classification-neutral factors (source attribution, proportionality qualifier) were not factored into the color decision.

Exceptions considered

Pasal 44(1)(a)100%ResearchMost permissive

Use, taking, reproduction, and/or alteration of works in whole or substantial part for education, research, scientific writing, report preparation, criticism or review — any use, any work, any user

Pasal 44(1)(c)100%Educational

Taking of works for lectures solely for educational and scientific purposes

Pasal 4620%Private Use

Reproduction for personal purposes of published works, limited to 1 copy, excluding architectural works, whole books/musical notation, substantial parts of digital databases, and computer programs

Pasal 4740%Library Institutional

Library/archival institution reproduction: 1 copy of a work or part of a work for educational or research purposes, or for preservation/replacement

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Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 28 Tahun 2014 tentang Hak Cipta

Current law confirmation · Effective 2014-10-16

100%

Relevant section: Pasal 44, Pasal 46, Pasal 47

Dates: Effective 2014-10-16 · Enacted 2014-10-16

Why this score

As of 2025, Law No. 28 of 2014 on Copyright remains in force with no subsequent amendments affecting the research-related exceptions. Article 44(1)(a) continues to provide the most permissive exception: it covers use, taking, reproduction, and alteration (multiple exclusive rights including communication/sharing) of works in whole or substantial part, for research purposes, open to any user, covering all types of works. No TDM-specific exception has been enacted. The classification remains GREEN based on Article 44(1)(a). Article 46 (personal reproduction with work-type exclusions) and Article 47 (library reproduction) remain in force but are less permissive. Classification-neutral factors (source attribution, proportionality qualifier, non-commercial restriction) were not factored into the color decision.

Exceptions considered

Pasal 44(1)(a)100%ResearchMost permissive

Use, taking, reproduction, and/or alteration of works in whole or substantial part for education, research, scientific writing, report preparation, criticism or review — any use, any work, any user

Pasal 44(1)(c)100%Educational

Taking of works for lectures solely for educational and scientific purposes

Pasal 4620%Private Use

Reproduction for personal purposes of published works, limited to 1 copy, excluding architectural works, whole books/musical notation, substantial parts of digital databases, and computer programs

Pasal 4740%Library Institutional

Library/archival institution reproduction: 1 copy of a work or part of a work for educational or research purposes, or for preservation/replacement

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