The PDP Law (Personal Data Protection Law) in Indonesia is a regulation designed to protect individuals' personal data and ensure that privacy rights are respected in an increasingly digital world. This PDP regulation is outlined in Law No. 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection (UU PDP) and has been officially enforced since October 17, 2024. This law aims to strengthen data protection, improve governance of personal data processing, and prevent misuse or exploitation.

Key Provisions:

• Consent: Companies must obtain explicit consent before collecting or processing data.
• Transparency: Organizations must inform individuals how their data is used and shared.
• Data Security: Adequate security measures must be in place to protect personal data.
• Data Rights: Individuals can access, correct, and delete their data.

Actors Involved:

•Government: The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) oversees law enforcement.

•Data Controller/Processor: Businesses that collect, store, and process data must comply with the law. •Consumer: Individual whose data is being processed, with the right to control it.

•DPO: Organizations may require a Data Protection Officer to manage compliance.