Komdigi Ensures That The KKS Bill Will Not Spy On Indonesian People

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said that the Draft Law on Cybersecurity or the KKS Bill is currently entering the stage of harmonization between related Ministries/Institutions.

In addition, the Director General of Digital Space Supervision Alexander Sabar also ensured that this KKS Bill would not be used to spy on the public.

"Well, if the contents of the KKS Law itself are said to be spying on the public, it doesn't seem like that," Alex told the media some time ago in Jakarta.

According to him, this regulation will focus on improving the security of digital space from various threats, and not censoring.

Which means, the main objective of this regulation is to maintain Indonesia's digital security and sovereignty, not to limit people's freedom on the internet.

"So there is no state intention and then robs citizens of their right to privacy in the KKS law. It is more about how to maintain the security of our digital space, and safeguard our sovereignty in the digital space," he said.

The bill comes amid growing concerns of cyberattacks, data misuse, and disinformation circulating widely on digital platforms.

The government hopes that the KKS Bill can become a strategic legal umbrella to strengthen the national cyber defense system, while ensuring the digital rights of the community.

On the other hand, the derivative rules of the Personal Data Protection Act, including Government Regulations and Institutions, are also still in the harmonization stage, which is expected to be completed this year.