Komdigi Orders 25 Digital Platforms, Indonesia Tiches National Cyberspace

Member of Commission I DPR-RI Golkar Party faction, Yudha Novanza Utama (photo: dock. Golkar faction)

JAKARTA Steps by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) to write to 25 Electronic System Operators (PSE) who have not registered officially in Indonesia to receive full support from Commission I Member of the DPR-RI Golkar Party faction, Yudha Novanza Utama, emphasized that Komdigi's actions are a strategic step to ensure Indonesia's digital sovereignty and provide maximum protection to the public.

According to Yudha, the obligation to register PSE as stipulated in the Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 5 of 2020 is not just an administrative matter, but an important foundation to ensure that every digital platform, both from within the country and abroad, respects and obeys national regulations.

"This control is part of an effort to ensure that Indonesia's digital space remains safe, orderly, and sovereign. The government must not allow digital platforms to operate without compliance with national law, especially regarding the management of consumer data and protection," said Yudha in an official statement, Friday, November 21.

Komdigi previously announced that it had sent notifications to 25 PSE Private Scopes that had not fulfilled registration obligations. The list includes a number of global platforms such as OpenAI, Cloudflare, Dropbox, Duolingo, Shutterstock, Wikimedia, to large hospitality networks such as Marriott, Accor, and IHG, as well as several local platforms including HIJUP, DoctorSehat, and HelloBeauty.

Yudha assessed that Komdigi's steps were on time, especially in the midst of high digital data traffic and the increasingly massive service based on artificial intelligence, cloud storage systems, and online transactions used by the Indonesian people. According to him, all these services must participate in the framework of state surveillance so that there is no gap in misuse of personal data.

No platform should feel immune or able to operate without following the rules. When Indonesian people use their services, companies must comply with Indonesian law. That is the basic principle of digital sovereignty," said Yudha.

He added that PSE registration provides certainty for the state and society on how data is stored, protected, and used by service providers. In addition, registration is an entry point for audits, supervision, and law enforcement efforts in the event of a violation.

Yudha also appreciated Komdigi's approach which continued to provide space for dialogue and opportunities for companies to fulfill their obligations. However, he stressed that the government must remain consistent in enforcing sanctions if there are uncooperative PSEs.

"We appreciate Komdigi's persuasive steps, but law enforcement must continue. If there is a platform that is stubborn and does not register, administrative sanctions including access termination must be enforced. There should be no double standards," said the young Golkar politician.

Furthermore, Yudha assessed that Komdigi's policy would have a long-term positive impact. In addition to strengthening personal data protection, this action also provides legal certainty for the digital industry in Indonesia. With thorough compliance, the national digital ecosystem will become more orderly and able to compete at the global level.

Indonesia is a big market. Global companies certainly want to operate here. But they must also respect the applicable rules. If all PSEs comply, our digital climate will be healthier, more organized and competitive," said Yudha.

Yudha ensured that the Commission would continue to oversee policies to strengthen the national digital ecosystem, including ensuring that PSE regulations were implemented without exception. He called Komdigi's move an example of the government's concrete work in maintaining the interests of the community and the country in the midst of global technological dynamics.

"We want the public to feel safe when using any digital service. With PSE registration, the government can more easily monitor, take action and ensure maximum protection. This is a form of state presence in the digital space," concluded Yudha.