JAKARTA - The Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) will provide support for data management assistance so that the credibility of holding the 2024 General Election is stronger and running well.

"Kominfo will provide the necessary assistance while all policies and decisions will be made independently by the Indonesian KPU," said Kominfo Minister Johnny G. Plate in his release, quoted Wednesday, November 23.

Johnny added that this assistance will later be used to exchange sensitive data and information that is ethical, safe, and responsible, and does not conflict with statutory provisions.

Tidak lupa dia mengingatkan untuk Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) agar lebih memperhatikan dengan serius-mungkinan daya tahan terhadap serangan siber di semua sistem elektroniknya.

In particular, the Minister of Communication and Information asked the Director General of Informatics Applications Semuel A. Pangerapan to test the capabilities and durability of encryption technology in all end-points and digital infrastructure operated by the KPU.

"So we have sufficient strength to withstand cyber attacks that take place at any time, every second, with various aims and purposes," he concluded.

Furthermore, Kominfo also continues to support the development of human resources in handling content disinformation on the internet related to the implementation of elections.

Not to forget, Johnny encouraged the KPU as the organizer of the 2024 Simultaneous Elections and Pilkada to pay attention to the implementation of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law.

According to him, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics has compiled a Joint Decree which has been signed with the KPU, the Attorney General's Office and the National Police with an emphasis on restorative justice.

The Minister of Communication and Information hopes that the 2024 General Election will be more successful as a big job that is prepared and will be carried out by the KPU together with election participants.


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