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Abstract: This paper aims to explore the internet behavior of young generation in Indonesia. The study is conducted by analyzing the relevant literature and references based on the assumption of uses and gratifi cations theory, in order to provide comprehensive mapping. The result shows four types of internet activity namely information, communication and socialization, entertainment and recreation, as well as self-expression. This typology is expected to be a reference for the government and stakeholders to formulate strategic and soluble actions in overcoming the adverse effects of the online activities which tend to lurk young generation in Indonesia.Abstrak: Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan perilaku berinternet generasi muda di Indonesia. Telaah dilakukan dengan menganalisis berbagai literatur dan referensi yang relevan sehingga dapat memberikan pemetaan komprehensif. Kajian pustaka didasarkan pada asumsi teori uses & gratifi cations yang berfokus pada pemanfaatan dan gratifi kasi khalayak terhadap media tertentu. Hasilnya menunjukkan empat jenis kegiatan berinternet yaitu informasi, komunikasi dan sosialisasi, hiburan dan rekreasi, serta ekspresi diri. Keempat tipologi tersebut diharapkan dapat menjadi rujukan bagi pemerintah dan pihak terkait untuk merumuskan serangkaian langkah strategis dan solusi dalam mengatasi efek buruk aktivitas online yang cenderung mengintai generasi muda di Indonesia.

Internet can develop the communication and information freedom on society but unfortunately in some nations, especially in Asia, it cannot be fully accessed because of government censorship. This report explains the relationship between the practice of Internet censorship imposed by the Chinese government and the freedom of its citizens (in the internet surfing experience) as the realization of human rights in the freedom of expression and opinion (seek, receive-use, and communicate information) which is traced through the relevant literature study. China is a unique case since the internet censorship regulation contributes to its status as the country with the least internet freedom yet at the same time it is credited as having the most internet users globally. In addition, China known as the communist country that began opening up to globalization and information of technology, but the government's control over it is still so tight and binding, not only in the press, or the traditional media, but also in new media with the internet censorship. The control over this information may have a clear objective to maintain a climate of information in the community, but on the other hand, such control is tantamount to restricting the right of citizens to make, use, and distribute information, and more fatal as a violation of human rights.Keywords: Internet, ICT, Censorship, China, Asia