Classification of the Use of Famous People's Names as Usernames of X (Twitter) Accounts Under Indonesian Law

Nowadays, Famous People's Names are not only used as names but can also be used in other media, such as usernames on social media. This causes Famous People’s Names to be at risk of being misused by irresponsible parties. Because of this, this article will examine the legal basis of legal protection against the use of a Famous People's Names as the usernames of X (Twitter) accounts based on Indonesian Law, namely the Information and Electronic Transactions Law (ITE Law), the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law), and the Trademark and Geographical Indication Law (MIG Law). The method used by researchers in reviewing this article is the normative juridical method by analysing existing literature sources and legal materials. In the end, it is concluded that the use of a Famous People’s Names as the usernames on social media (username squatting) is a prohibited act and is included as an unlawful act (PMH). X (Twitter) as a User Generated Content-based Electronic System Operator (PSE) has a safe harbour policy as an administrative measure regarding the liability of username squatting. Legal remedies, both civil and criminal, can also be taken to hold the perpetrator of username squatting accountable.