JAKARTA, Feb 23 (Reuters): Indonesia's police chief has called on officers to use greater discretion when enforcing the country's internet law, following government signals the legislation, which has ensnared journalists, academics and opposition figures, will be reviewed.
The 2008 electronic information and transactions (ITE) law, which regulates online activity including defamation and hate speech, has long drawn criticism for its broad interpretation.
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