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Indonesian Personal Data Protection Act

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Maximum Fine
2% of revenue
Scope
National
Regulator
Kominfo
Enacted
2022

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Overview

The Personal Data Protection Act establishes comprehensive requirements for the protection of personal data in Indonesia, enforced by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo).

Key Facts

  • Enacted in 2022
  • Enforced by Kominfo
  • Includes strict data localization requirements

Key Principles

Lawfulness and Consent

Personal data must be processed lawfully and with proper authorization.

Requirements

  • Obtain valid consent
  • Identify legal basis
  • Document processing grounds
  • Regular compliance reviews
  • Maintain consent records

Examples

  • Consent mechanisms
  • Legal basis documentation
  • Processing records
  • Compliance reports

Transparency

Organizations must be transparent about their data processing activities.

Requirements

  • Clear privacy notices
  • Processing purpose disclosure
  • Data sharing information
  • Rights notification
  • Regular updates

Examples

  • Privacy policies
  • Data processing notices
  • Rights information
  • Communication records

Data Security

Implementation of appropriate security measures to protect personal data.

Requirements

  • Security risk assessments
  • Technical safeguards
  • Staff training
  • Incident response
  • Regular audits

Examples

  • Security protocols
  • Training programs
  • Incident plans
  • Audit reports

Compliance Requirements

Registration Requirements

Organizations must register their data processing activities with Kominfo.

Implementation Steps

  • Submit registration application
  • Document processing activities
  • Pay registration fees
  • Maintain registration status
  • Update when changes occur

Required Documentation

  • Registration certificates
  • Processing records
  • Payment receipts
  • Status updates
  • Change notifications

Data Protection Measures

Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures.

Implementation Steps

  • Conduct risk assessments
  • Implement security controls
  • Train staff on security
  • Regular security audits
  • Document security measures

Required Documentation

  • Security policies
  • Risk assessments
  • Training records
  • Audit reports
  • Security documentation

International Transfer Requirements

Requirements for transferring personal data outside Indonesia.

Implementation Steps

  • Assess recipient country adequacy
  • Implement transfer safeguards
  • Obtain Kominfo approval
  • Document transfers
  • Monitor compliance

Required Documentation

  • Transfer assessments
  • Safeguard documentation
  • Approval records
  • Transfer logs
  • Monitoring reports

Enforcement & Penalties

Administrative Penalties

The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) can impose administrative penalties for violations.

Penalty Categories

Severe Violations
Up to 2% of annual revenue
For serious breaches of data protection requirements
Processing Violations
Up to 1.5% of annual revenue
For unauthorized processing of personal data
Documentation Violations
Up to 1% of annual revenue
For failure to maintain required documentation

Example Cases

Hypothetical Case 1
2% of revenue
2024 - Major data breach affecting millions of users
Hypothetical Case 2
1.5% of revenue
2024 - Unauthorized data sharing with third parties

Criminal Penalties

Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.

Penalty Categories

Intentional Violations
Up to 6 years imprisonment
For deliberate violations of the law
Data Theft
Up to 4 years imprisonment
For unauthorized access and theft of personal data
False Statements
Up to 2 years imprisonment
For providing false information to authorities

Example Cases

Hypothetical Case 3
Criminal charges
2024 - Intentional exposure of sensitive personal data
Hypothetical Case 4
Criminal prosecution
2024 - Systematic theft of personal data