[{"content":"I\u0026rsquo;m a doctoral researcher at the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP), University College London, and a member of the UCL Digital Speech Lab. I research how governments and digital platforms negotiate the governance of online speech, particularly during crises such as elections, natural disasters, and public health emergencies.\nBefore starting my PhD, I spent several years as a policy researcher at CSIS Indonesia, leading research projects on social media disinformation, online hate speech, personal data protection, and cybersecurity. That practitioner experience shapes how I approach my academic work. I\u0026rsquo;m interested in research that speaks to both scholarly communities and the policymakers who need it most.\nCurrent Positions PhD Candidate, UCL STEaPP, London Visiting Fellow, Media, Technology \u0026amp; Society Programme, ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore Researcher (study leave), Department of Politics \u0026amp; Social Change, CSIS Indonesia, Jakarta Advisor, Safer Internet Lab (SAIL) Education PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (in progress), University College London Research secondment, Department of Informatics, Universität Hamburg (European Commission MSCA RISE Horizon 2020; comparative digital speech governance in Europe and Indonesia) MSc International Relations, University of Edinburgh (distinction in dissertation on cybersecurity governance in Southeast Asia; top student in Internet, Society \u0026amp; Economy) Bachelor of Political Science, Universitas Diponegoro (cum laude) Research Interests Content moderation · Platform governance · Mis/disinformation · Digital policy · Cybersecurity · Election integrity · Information environments · Southeast Asian politics\n","date":null,"permalink":"https://krisetya.com/about/","section":"About","summary":"\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;m a doctoral researcher at the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eDepartment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP)\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/102833-beltsazar-krisetya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eUniversity College London\u003c/a\u003e, and a member of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.digitalspeechlab.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eUCL Digital Speech Lab\u003c/a\u003e. I research how governments and digital platforms negotiate the governance of online speech, particularly during crises such as elections, natural disasters, and public health emergencies.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"About"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://krisetya.com/","section":"Beltsazar Krisetya","summary":"","title":"Beltsazar Krisetya"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://krisetya.com/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories"},{"content":"I\u0026rsquo;m always happy to hear from fellow researchers, policymakers, journalists, and anyone working on digital governance in the region. Whether it\u0026rsquo;s a potential collaboration, an advisory engagement, a speaking invitation, or a media enquiry, don\u0026rsquo;t hesitate to reach out.\nBook a Meeting The easiest way to reach me is to book a time directly:\nSchedule a Conversation Email For other enquiries: beltsazar.krisetya.24@ucl.ac.uk\nFind Me Elsewhere Bluesky Mastodon LinkedIn UCL Profile Google Scholar ORCID ","date":null,"permalink":"https://krisetya.com/contact/","section":"Contact","summary":"\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;m always happy to hear from fellow researchers, policymakers, journalists, and anyone working on digital governance in the region. Whether it\u0026rsquo;s a potential collaboration, an advisory engagement, a speaking invitation, or a media enquiry, don\u0026rsquo;t hesitate to reach out.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Contact"},{"content":"I work at the intersection of research and policy, advising governments, international organisations, and technology companies on how to govern digital platforms responsibly across Southeast Asia.\nAreas of Expertise Platform Regulation in Southeast Asia Comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks governing digital platforms across ASEAN member states, with focus on content moderation mandates and enforcement mechanisms.\nCrisis Content Governance How governments and platforms respond to mis/disinformation during elections, natural disasters, and public health emergencies: the tensions between security and speech.\nDigital Rights \u0026 Cybersecurity The intersection of cybersecurity governance, data protection, and fundamental rights in developing digital economies across the region.\nElection Integrity \u0026 Information Environments Research-informed strategies for protecting information environments during electoral periods, drawing on direct experience from Indonesia's 2024 elections.\nTrack Record Advisory \u0026amp; Affiliations International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) — Affiliate researcher, collaborating with scholars and policymakers to assess the state of global information ecosystems ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore — Visiting Fellow, Media, Technology \u0026amp; Society Programme Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta — Researcher, Department of Politics \u0026amp; Social Change. Led 10+ research projects on social media disinformation, online hate speech, data protection, and cybersecurity Safer Internet Lab (SAIL) — Founder and Principal Researcher, in collaboration with Google. Published 3 research reports, 2 policy briefs, and 2 op-eds ahead of Indonesia\u0026rsquo;s 2024 elections International Institute of Communications (IIC) — Member Global Network of Internet \u0026amp; Society Centers (NoC) — Member (network founded by Harvard, MIT, and Oxford) Managing Global Governance (MGG) — Country coordinator for Indonesia Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) — Member Peace Coalition (Koalisi Damai) — Led policy advocacy to UNESCO, tech platforms, and election bodies to safeguard electoral integrity in 2024 Policy Forums \u0026amp; Presentations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024: Tackling FIMI in Southeast Asia Asia-Pacific Regional IGF (APrIGF) 2024: Policy brief on regional fact-checking coalitions SAIL Conference 2024: First multidisciplinary conference on disinformation in Indonesia, four expert panels, attended by academics worldwide UNESCO Internet for Trust Conference ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) Institutional Collaborations Google · Meta · Luminate · European Commission · Westminster Foundation for Democracy · Tech for Good Institute · USAID · Australian DFAT · UK FCDO\nMedia \u0026amp; Commentary Feb 2026. Jakarta Post: Quoted on platform regulation and underage accounts Jun 2024. Koran Tempo: \u0026ldquo;Lima Prasyarat Pembentukan Dewan Media Sosial\u0026rdquo; (Five prerequisites for a social media council in Indonesia) Feb 2024. The Straits Times: Co-authored analysis of Indonesia\u0026rsquo;s 2024 election (with Edbert Gani) Jul 2023. Kompas: SAIL analysis on global approaches to disinformation regulation Feb 2023. Jakarta Post: Quoted on K-Pop and political mobilisation of young voters Sep 2022. The Diplomat: Quoted on Indonesia\u0026rsquo;s cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the Bjorka data breach Aug 2022. Jakarta Post: \u0026ldquo;The state cannot on its own govern the entire internet\u0026rdquo; Apr 2020. Jakarta Post: \u0026ldquo;COVID-19 exposes vulnerabilities in our cyberspace\u0026rdquo; Interested in collaborating on policy research or advisory work?\nGet in Touch ","date":null,"permalink":"https://krisetya.com/policy/","section":"Policy","summary":"\u003cp\u003eI work at the intersection of research and policy, advising governments, international organisations, and technology companies on how to govern digital platforms responsibly across Southeast Asia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"areas-of-expertise\" class=\"relative group\"\u003eAreas of Expertise \u003c/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 mt-6 not-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expertise-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlatform Regulation in Southeast Asia\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparative analysis of regulatory frameworks governing digital platforms across ASEAN member states, with focus on content moderation mandates and enforcement mechanisms.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Policy"},{"content":"I study how internet infrastructure, digital platforms, and mis/disinformation intersect, particularly in crisis contexts where information environments are most fragile and the stakes of governance are highest.\nMy doctoral research at UCL STEaPP focuses on content moderation policy across Southeast Asia, examining how governments and platforms negotiate the rules of online speech during high-stakes political events, such as elections and public protests. I am supervised by Dr Roser Pujadas and Dr Mark Warner.\nCurrent Projects I\u0026rsquo;m currently working on several research streams. Individual project pages will be added as findings are published.\nSelected Publications Krisetya, B. (2025). \u0026ldquo;From Principles to Protocols: Embedding Partnerships into Content Moderation Technologies Against Mis/Disinformation.\u0026rdquo; ISEAS Perspective.\nKrisetya, B. (2024). \u0026ldquo;Shaping the Digital Future: Regulatory Updates from Indonesia.\u0026rdquo; Tech For Good Institute.\nKrisetya, B. (2024). \u0026ldquo;Defending Election Integrity from Disinformation.\u0026rdquo; Westminster Foundation for Democracy.\nKrisetya, B. (2024). \u0026ldquo;Pemilih Muda, Persepsi Korupsi, dan Pemilu 2024.\u0026rdquo; Research Report, CSIS Indonesia.\nKrisetya, B. \u0026ldquo;Should Indonesia Adopt EU Digital Services Act to Improve Its Content Moderation Policies?\u0026rdquo; CSIS Notes.\nFor a full list, see my Google Scholar or ORCID profiles.\n","date":null,"permalink":"https://krisetya.com/research/","section":"Research","summary":"\u003cp\u003eI study how internet infrastructure, digital platforms, and mis/disinformation intersect, particularly in crisis contexts where information environments are most fragile and the stakes of governance are highest.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy doctoral research at \u003ca href=\"https://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eUCL STEaPP\u003c/a\u003e focuses on content moderation policy across Southeast Asia, examining how governments and platforms negotiate the rules of online speech during high-stakes political events, such as elections and public protests. I am supervised by \u003ca href=\"https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/93849-roser-pujadas/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eDr Roser Pujadas\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/57936-mark-warner/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003eDr Mark Warner\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e","title":"Research"},{"content":"","date":null,"permalink":"https://krisetya.com/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags"}]