Legal Aspects of the Application of Electronic Deeds to Agreements in Indonesia in Contract Law Theory

Abstract

The development of information technology has encouraged the transformation of legal practice, including in the creation and use of electronic deeds in agreements in Indonesia. This article aims to analyze the legal aspects of the application of electronic deeds from the perspective of contract law theory, especially related to validity, evidentiary power, and legal protection for the parties. The problems studied include the suitability of electronic deeds with the legal conditions of the agreement, the position of electronic signatures, and potential legal risks that arise in practice. This study uses a normative juridical approach by examining laws and regulations, contract law doctrines, and the development of digital practices. The results of the study show that electronic deeds are in principle legal as long as they meet the subjective and objective requirements in contract law, and are supported by reliable electronic systems and the use of legitimate electronic signatures. However, there are still challenges in the aspects of proof and data security that require strengthening regulations and supervision.