IPSS 2024 Proposes Two Recommendations To Support Personal Data Protection Policies

The Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), supported by Grab Indonesia and OVO, is hosting the Indonesia Privacy and Security Summit (IPSS) with the theme "Navigating Personal Data Protection: Implementation of the PDP Law and Cybersecurity in Indonesia." The 2024 IPSS brings together government leaders, digital industry players, and technology solution providers to exchange ideas and best practices for addressing future digital challenges, particularly regarding personal data protection. This event also marks the official implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law), which took effect in October this year.

The forum, held at The Ritz Carlton, Pacific Place, Jakarta, was opened online by the Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Republic of Indonesia, Nezar Patria. It was attended by the Chairman of the National Economic Council, the President's Special Advisor on Digitalization and Government Technology, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, and the Head of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), Hinsa Siburian.

In a special presentation via video, Deputy Minister Nezar Patria stated that Indonesia has made significant progress in the digital era with the PDP Law, which is expected to provide stronger certainty and protection for both the business climate and the public in managing personal data.

"Strategic steps and collaboration from various parties are needed to ensure the implementation of the PDP Law meets expectations. The Ministry of Communication and Digital is preparing supporting instruments gradually while also socializing this law and finalizing its regulations. We appreciate APINDO for organizing IPSS 2024 as a platform to strengthen collaboration between the government, business actors, and the technology community in creating robust cybersecurity practices and optimally supporting the implementation of the PDP Law towards Indonesia Gold 2025," said Nezar Patria.

Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Chairman of the National Economic Council of Indonesia and Special Advisor to the President on Digitalization and Government Technology, stated that Indonesia's digital economy is rapidly growing and is expected to continue this growth until 2030. However, there are significant challenges, such as data breaches that can cause serious harm. The government is committed to enhancing cybersecurity and protecting personal data. Currently, efforts are underway to digitize all data within ministries and government agencies by consolidating 27,000 applications into a single government portal to reduce inefficiencies and improve decision-making, thereby fostering a better business environment.

Hinsa Siburian, the Head of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), mentioned that BSSN has developed a strategy to safeguard national cybersecurity and protect the digital economy ecosystem, as outlined in Presidential Regulation No. 47 of 2023 on National Cybersecurity Strategy and Crisis Management. This strategy involves collaboration among the government, businesses, academics, and communities. He urged all parties to actively participate in building their organizational cybersecurity readiness to create a global cyberspace that is open, safe, stable, and responsible.

During the event's opening, Shinta W. Kamdani, the Chairperson of APINDO, expressed that APINDO is committed to being a "bridge of collaboration" to connect government needs with the aspirations and interests of businesses in implementing the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP). She emphasized the importance of this law as a strategic step in building trust in the digital economy.

The UU PDP not only protects individual privacy but also promotes transparency and accountability in data management. Through cross-sector collaboration and digital literacy, APINDO believes that Indonesia can become a digital leader in Southeast Asia by balancing innovation with data protection.

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