Inside Indonesia's Govt Regulation Draft on Personal Data Protection
Summary
- Indonesia's Government Regulation Draft on Personal Data Protection key points include extraterritoriality, agreement and consent in data processing, a brief response to data issues, the obligation to create data processing and audit policies, a compensation claims mechanism, data accuracy responsibilities, cross-border data transfer terms and conditions, and administrative sanctions.
- Delays in regulatory development are likely due to the ongoing corruption investigation related to the BTS project. The Personal Data Protection Law mandates the creation of multiple regulations, adding to the challenges of timely implementation.
- The corruption investigation may lead to leadership changes within the Communications and Information Ministry, potentially complicating the crafting of data protection regulations.
- Establishing the Personal Data Protection Authority might take more time, potentially impacting its effectiveness in overseeing data protection.
- Various civil society organizations, legal entities, and press associations have raised concerns about how the regulations might affect press practices and freedoms.