Implementation of Presidential Regulation Number 32 of 2024 Article 7 on the Cooperation Between Digital Platforms and Press Companies

Background. Digital platforms such as Google and Facebook now control the dissemination and visibility of news, leaving small and independent publishers economically dependent on them and earning revenue that does not reflect the true value of their content. Indonesia has responded by introducing Publisher Rights through Presidential Regulation No. 32 of 2024, which is grounded in Copyright Law No. 28 of 2014. Research Purpose. This study aims to analyze Google’s approval mechanisms and policies in managing and distributing PorosJakarta.com news content, and to examine how the regulation protects the economic rights of online news publishers, including the challenges of its implementation. Research Method. This qualitative empirical juridical study collected primary data through in-depth interviews with two informants selected through purposive sampling: the Head of Creator Management at PorosJakarta.com and the Chair of the Publisher Rights Committee (KTP2JB), chosen for their positions and direct involvement in news content distribution and Publisher Rights implementation. Secondary data came from legislation, academic literature, official reports, and institutional documents on Publisher Rights. Findings. Google’s control over content visibility limits publisher oversight and reduces potential revenue. Small publishers still have difficulty accessing royalties because they depend on large platforms, and administrative requirements, such as verification by the Press Council, complicate access to economic rights. Conclusion. Google’s technical-administrative approval mechanisms create an asymmetric relationship between platform and publisher. Presidential Regulation No. 32 of 2024 supports publishers’ economic rights, but it requires greater transparency and stronger enforcement.