Indonesia's Pirate Content Blocking System

In late June 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Intellectual Property (DGIP), executed several enforcement actions targeting digital content piracy. The DGIP’s Directorate of Law Enforcement issued blocking orders against 29 illegal webtoon platforms and 50 illicit Korean drama (K-drama) streaming networks.

Indonesia’s Copyright Content Blocking Framework

The DGIP’s mechanism governing content blocking runs as follows:

The 4-step Process

1. Proxy-Driven Reporting: In both actions, overseas Copyright Associations initiated the enforcement. For the K-drama sweep, the Copyright Overseas Promotion Association (COA), representing major South Korean broadcasting conglomerates including KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, and SLL Joongang—filed complaints through a local agent under a Power of Attorney.