Komdigi Freezes Worldcoin And World ID Permits Temporarily Due To Security Issues

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs through the Directorate General of Digital Space Supervision temporarily freezes the List of Electronic System Operators (TDPSE) for Worldcoin and WorldID services.

Director General of Digital Space Supervision, Alexander Sabar, emphasized that this step was taken following public reports regarding suspicious activities related to Worldcoin and WorldID services.

This embedding is a preventive measure to prevent potential risks to society. We will also summon PT. Terang Bulan Abadi for official clarification in the near future," said Alex in his official statement quoted Monday, May 5.

After this suspension, then, Komdigi will immediately summon PT. Terang Bulan Abadi and PT. Sandina Abadi Nusantara to provide clarification on alleged violations of the provisions for the implementation of the electronic system.

According to the preliminary search results, Alex said that PT. Terang Bulan Abadi has not been registered as an Electronic System Operator (PSE) and does not have TDPSE as required in the legislation.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, the Worldcoin service is recorded as using TDPSE in the name of another legal entity, namely PT. Sandina Abadi Nusantara.

"The Worldcoin service is recorded to use TDPSE in the name of another legal entity, namely PT. Sandina Abadi Nusantara," he explained further.

Thus, non-compliance with the obligation to register and use other legal entities to run digital services is a serious violation.

This policy is in accordance with Government Regulation Number 71 of 2019 concerning the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions and Regulation of the Minister of Communication and Informatics Number 10 of 2021 concerning Private Scope Electronic System Operators, every digital service provider must be legally registered and responsible for service operations to the public.

He emphasized that Komdigi is committed to overseeing the digital ecosystem in a fair and firm manner in order to ensure the security of the national digital space.

However, he also invited the public to participate, be active in maintaining a safe digital space. Alex appealed to the public to remain vigilant against illegal digital services.

"Komdigi also appealed to the public to remain vigilant against illegal digital services, and immediately report alleged violations through the official public complaint channel," he said.