House Commission I Pledges Public Involvement in Cybersecurity Bill Deliberations
The Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Dave Laksono, has promised that the discussions regarding the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (RUU KKS) will be conducted openly, involving active participation from the public.
According to Dave, public involvement is a vital component to ensure that the resulting regulation can effectively address the continuously evolving challenges in cyber security. Furthermore, Dave emphasised that Commission I will provide space for public participation through a mechanism of meaningful public participation. He pledged to involve academics, industry players, civil society organisations, and the general public to provide views and input regarding the substance of the Bill.
“There will certainly be meaningful public participation, so that the community can convey their views and the existing problems through the appropriate channels,” Dave stated in an official statement on the DPR RI website on Thursday, 2 July 2026.
Dave noted that the discussion process for the RUU KKS is still in its early stages, so a completion target cannot yet be confirmed. He emphasised that Commission I will first undergo all discussion stages according to the applicable mechanisms to produce a comprehensive regulation capable of meeting national needs in the field of cyber resilience and security. “This discussion has only just begun. Once the process is underway, we will be able to see when it might be finalised,” he concluded.
Dave explained that the DPR, alongside the government, will soon begin discussing the substance of the RUL KKS. This process begins with the submission of the List of Problem Inventories (DIM) by the government and the formation of a Working Committee (Panja) within Commission I of the DPR RI.
“The government has just begun submitting its DIM, and we have already formed the Working Committee. We will immediately carry out our duties to discuss it in accordance with existing laws and regulations,” said Dave. “We will discuss it according to the ongoing decisions so that all aspects regarding the constraints and problems in the cyber world are truly covered.”
Previously, Dave explained the reason why the draft RUU KKS has not yet been widely distributed to the public, stating that he wished to finalise the substance of the Bill first. Dave added that this step was taken by the commission to prevent misunderstandings, as the drafting process remains dynamic. “If an unfinalised draft circulates, there is a concern it could lead to misunderstandings or speculation,” said Dave at the DPR, MPR, and DPD Complex on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
The discussion of the RUU KKS resumed by the DPR after receiving the List of Problem Inventories (DIM) from the government on Monday, 29 June 2026. Deputy Minister of Law, Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, representing the government, stated that the RUU KKS is essential to discuss in order to face cyber threats and crimes.
At least ten substantive points will be discussed in the RUU KKS, ranging from the formation and provisions for Critical Information Infrastructure (IIK), the strengthening of the government’s role, and the implementation of technical audits, to criminal provisions to regulate core crimes in the cyber field.
The RUU KKS was first introduced by the DPR in mid-July 2019. At that time, the DPR argued that the drafting of the RUU KKS was intended to evaluate the nation’s cyber security and resilience, as well as to increase cyber competitiveness and innovation in the development of the digital economy.
Member of Commission I DPR, Junico Siahaan, stated that the RUU KKS is increasingly urgent to discuss amidst massive cyber attacks and the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The RUU KKS is included in the 2026 National Legislative Program (Prolegnas) Priority. “It is vital that this country possesses legislation regarding cyber security and resilience,” said Nico on Monday, 11 May 2026.
After forming the RUU KKS Working Committee, the Chairman of Commission I, Utut Adianto, requested that the draft regulation prepared by the government not be published. His reason was the concern that the dissemination of the draft could potentially trigger the spread of hoaxes.