Government Discusses One Data Indonesia Bill to Realise Integrated Data
In an effort to realise integrated data for all, the government is following up on the Draft Law (RUU) concerning One Data Indonesia (SDI). The implementation of SDI aims to ensure that every citizen is recorded, served, and protected proportionally within public policy.
This follow-up was marked by the signing of the List of Identified Problems (DIM) for the One Data Indonesia Bill at Menara Bappenas, Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN)/National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Jakarta, on Tuesday (8/9).
During the event, the Minister of Home Affairs, Muhammad Tito Karnavian, raised several points of attention, particularly regarding the use of the term “integrated data” instead of “centralised data.”
According to Tito, the term “centralised data” could be interpreted as an attempt to centralise and exert control over data. Furthermore, the choice of terminology is crucial to emphasise that data integration does not mean overriding the authority of parties who have historically produced and managed data. The role of data stewards remains vital in ensuring that the generated data can be used and integrated optimally.
“This prevents data producers from feeling that their hard work is being disregarded, even though they continue to use that data,” he said.
In addition to the terminology, Tito highlighted the importance of personal data protection and data security. The government must refer to the Personal Data Protection Law, especially when determining which data needs protection and which can be opened for the public interest. “We also need to be vigilant; data that must be protected under the law needs to be guarded,” he added.
On the other hand, the Minister of PPN/Head of Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, explained that the role of data stewards is delegated to the ministries and agencies that are most authorised and interested in that specific data. For instance, population data remains under the authority of the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration (Dukcapil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, as the party responsible for organising and maintaining such data.
Furthermore, Rachmat emphasised that the aspect of personal data security already has a legal basis, including provisions regarding sanctions for violators. “I am also reviewing the sanctions; usually, the law includes penalties. We will follow the existing laws regarding these sanctions,” he explained.
He asserted that the goal of implementing SDI is to increase public welfare through improved public services and to empower national independence and competitiveness. Additionally, SDI aims to produce national baseline data as a reference for national development planning to ensure progress continues effectively.
“This Bill is essentially for the benefit of all Ministries/Agencies and all national interests, and ultimately for all citizens. By doing so, we can formulate various conveniences because our reference point is the same,” he concluded.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the signing of the DIM for the One Data Indonesia Bill took place. The signing involved the Minister of PPN/Head of Bappenas Rachmat Pambudy; Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian; the Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra; the Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid; and the Head of the National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN) Nugroho Sulistyo Budi.