Pemenuhan Hak Atas Informasi Publik Dan Perubahan Sosial (Studi Terhadap Pelaksanaan Undang-Undang Nomor 14 Tahun 2008 Tentang Keterbukaan Informasi Publik)

Abstract

The fulfillment of the right to public information has not taken place after 10 years of the implementation of Law Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public Information Openness (UU KIP). The research objective is to determine the obstacles and challenges of public agencies in carrying out their obligations and to find out social changes that apply after the implementation of the Public Information Openness Law. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data collection relies on various literature related to research topics. The results of the study describe public agencies that have not carried out their obligations due to 4 (four) things, namely the unavailability of data in public agencies, not optimal information management and documentation officials in providing information services, the reluctance of public agencies to be open to the general public and the application of sanctions as a complaint offense. However, the implementation of the Public Information Openness Law has encouraged a social change in society through changes in behavior in public agencies and community.Keywords: Public Information, Public Agency, and Social Change.

Dynamics of Public Information Disclosure Implementation within the Aceh Government

“…On the other hand, fulfilling the request for public input is a strategic effort to realize public participation in policymaking and development. Available information can encourage the public to exercise their right to engage in the public decision-making process (Bangun et al, 2019;Tjoetra, 2018;Tjoetra et al, 2020).…”

“…The KIP Law requires public agencies to optimize the implementation of public information services by preparing and providing policies, infrastructure and facilities, human resources, financial resources and information (Tjoetra et al, 2020). Article 13 of the KIP Law states that "public agencies are required to provide fast and immediate service and appoint Information and Documentation Implementation Officers or PPID to create and develop an information service systems quickly, easily and reasonably by technical guidelines for public information service standards apply nationally".…”

“…However, obstacles remain for people to obtain public information about their self-development and environment. It is strengthened by the number of public information dispute appeals at KIA (the Aceh Information Commission), mainly related to information that must be available and public information that must be provided periodically (Tjoetra et al, 2020). The evaluation of the implementation of KIP conducted by KIA in 2019 found that some main problems were still found in SKPA (Aceh Government Work Unit), such as (1) SKPA compliance to provide public information is still low; (2) several SKPAs have provided public information but are still far from the provisions of the legislation; and (3) the number of public information disputes is still high (KIA, 2019).…”