Maintain Data Security On Digital Platforms

JAKARTA - In the digital era that makes it easier for us, there is one gap that can actually be detrimental. Therefore, maintaining data security on online platforms is important in the digital era. This is not only a matter of technology, maintaining data security, but also an important part of awareness and accuracy in the digital world.

So that people do not fall into crime holes in cyberspace, due to a lack of digital literacy, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics together with the Cybercreation GNLD, held an Obral Obbrol Literacy Digital, on August 31, 2023 which raised the topic "Maintaining Data Security on Digital Platforms".

According to the Head of Information Security GRC and Data Privacy Halodoc, Henrico Samosi, as a platform that provides public health services, Halodoc implements a privacy policy and data services implemented in line with government regulations. This, also followed by transparency about how the platform manages and processes personal data.

Therefore, to ensure the security and protection of Halodoc's personal data, it takes a number of protective measures, such as prevention, detection, and response.

"User data are like jewelry at home. Halodoc implements a layered security system on various sides of the building. And for our prevention, not only implementing padlocks on the front fence, but also on doors and windows, as well as in jewelry places stored," said Henrico. Meanwhile, according to the Head of Research CfDS, Hafiz Noer to protect data and information in cyberspace, the public can take practical steps when transacting and interacting by revealing awareness of the importance of the existence of the data itself. The public must also recognize and understand that there are two classifications of data, namely public data and personal data. The public must also understand the accreditation of the platform before providing data.

Not only that, people should be careful when accessing wifi in public spaces. Because the data leak gap is very wide. Thus, it is necessary to clean cookies, change passwords, and mobile numbers regularly. The public can also take advantage of the use of incognito browsers, so that their digital activities are not recorded.

"I think this is not only literacy, but also digital skills. With literacy we know and are aware, but when we are digital, we know which ones are allowed and which ones are not," said Hafiz.

The same thing was expressed by the Coordinator of Digital Literacy for the Community, Rizki Amelia, who emphasized that the public should first understand what personal data is. Namely, data that can be used to identify someone.

"If we know what personal data is, then we will realize it is my vital tool. I want to protect or distribute it," said Rizki.

Therefore, Rizki emphasized that in the digital world there is an unwritten rule called ethics, where people must take care of each other by not disseminating data belonging to others without permission.

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