Policy Brief: Harmonising Data Regulations - Advancing Indonesia's Role in the Global Digital Economy

On 30 October 2025, the policy brief “Harmonising Data Regulations: Advancing Indonesia’s Role in the Global Digital Economy” was launched in Jakarta. It was published on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS) and the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (MCDA) with support from the Indonesian Business Council (IBC) Institute.

The policy brief emphasises that data regulation carries strategic importance for digital trade and international investment. A transparent and interoperable regulatory framework forms the basis for trustworthy data flows and facilitates global business processes.

The publication compares existing regulatory approaches that show different priorities, with an emphasis on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law demonstrates alignment with key principles of the GDPR but still lacks individual rights, enforcement, and clarity on international data transfers.

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