Protection of Personal Data in the Digital Era: Legal Analysis and Implementation Challenges in Indonesia

Carissa Tanuwidjaja

doi:10.35671/judex.v2i1.174

Authors

Carissa Tanuwidjaja Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Social Sciences and Political Sciences, Universitas Terbuka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35671/judex.v2i1.174

Keywords:

Personal Data Protection, Privacy Rights, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Law, Cybercrime

Abstract

The development of information and communication technology has had a significant impact on people's lives, especially in the exchange and use of personal data thru digital media. The high usage of the internet, social media, and electronic-based services in Indonesia has made personal data increasingly vulnerable to misuse, such as data breaches, identity theft, and the dissemination of information without the data owner's consent. This research aims to analyze the legal protection of personal data and examine the challenges of implementing personal data protection in the digital era in Indonesia. The research uses a normative juridical method with a legislative approach and a case approach. Research data is obtained thru library studies by collecting primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials related to personal data protection, which are then analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method. Research results show that Law Number 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection has provided a more comprehensive legal basis in ensuring the privacy rights of the community. However, its implementation still faces various obstacles, such as low public awareness, weak data security systems, and suboptimal law enforcement. This research concludes that personal data protection requires strengthened oversight, increased digital literacy, and cooperation between the government, society, and electronic system operators. The research results are expected to provide input for the development of more effective personal data protection policies in Indonesia.

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