Minister Of Communication And Information Budi: Public Information Is The Key To Digital Acceleration

JAKARTA - Minister of Communication and Information (Kominfo) Budi Arie Setiadi said, in the midst of the government's efforts to support transformation, public information is the key to digital acceleration itself.

In its delivery, public information must be supported by qualified facilities and technology, as well as digital literacy of the community. Meanwhile, the responsibility for the disclosure of public data and information is in the hands of the government.

"Information disclosure supports public participation in decision making, allows them to contribute to the innovation process, and encourages accountability from policymakers and technology actors," said the Minister of Communication and Information, launching from his official statement.

For this reason, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics continues to encourage the availability of open data and information, and is easily accessible in order to take advantage of the positive potential of technological developments, while maintaining the public interest and minimizing the risks that occur.

Not to forget, Minister Budi Arie Setiadi also emphasized the important meaning of the industrial revolution 4.0, where current technological advances are due to demands for transparency.

"In fact, technology is progressing because demands for transparency will be increasingly important. And with the advancement of this technology, people will be more open," said Budi Arie Setiadi.