House Member Urges Ministry to Block Unregistered Digital Platforms
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Oleh Soleh has urged the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) to block electronic system operators (PSEs) that continue to shirk their obligation to register.
The statement was made following Kemkomdigi data revealing that 25 private PSEs have yet to register, despite the requirement being stipulated in Government Regulation No. 71 of 2019 concerning the Implementation of Electronic Systems and Transactions.
"If after being given the opportunity and a warning they still do not comply with the rules, I support Kemkomdigi in taking firm steps in accordance with regulations, including terminating access or blocking. Law enforcement must be carried out consistently so as not to create the impression that the rules only apply to certain parties," he said in a statement on Thursday.
Soleh stressed that all PSEs operating and providing services to the public are required to register and complete all requirements set by the government. He argued that PSE registration is not merely an administrative obligation, but an important instrument for creating a safe, orderly, transparent, and accountable digital governance.
With all electronic system operators registered, it is believed the government will find it easier to supervise the protection of personal data, system security, and compliance with various digital regulations in Indonesia. He stated that regulatory compliance is a form of responsibility by operators to the state and society. All digital companies, whether domestic or foreign, must commit to obeying Indonesian law if they wish to provide services in the country.
"No party should feel immune to the rules. As long as they operate in Indonesia and utilise the Indonesian digital market, all electronic system operators must comply with all applicable provisions," he said.
Therefore, he supports Kemkomdigi’s move to impose strict sanctions on operators who continue to ignore the registration obligation. Under the provisions, private PSEs that fail to meet their obligations may be subject to sanctions in the form of termination of access to their electronic systems.
Soleh assessed that the government’s consistency in enforcing the rules will provide legal certainty for all digital industry players. This step will also create healthy business competition because all operators are treated fairly. He hopes this momentum will serve as a reminder for all digital companies to improve compliance with national regulations.
On Wednesday (1/7), Kemkomdigi stated that the government had sent notifications to 25 private PSEs to fulfil their registration obligations. Broadly speaking, these PSEs are owned by hotel service providers, airline service providers, and fitness tracking application service providers.
Three of the 25 PSEs have responded to the government notification and will immediately fulfil their registration obligations, namely PT Ayo Indonesia Maju, which owns the AYO Super Sport Community App mobile application; Six Continents Hotels Inc, which owns the Six Senses mobile application; and Strava Inc, which owns the Strava fitness tracking application.
Meanwhile, the remaining 22 PSEs have not shown a similar response and are still not registered in the system provided by the government. For these remaining operators, Kemkomdigi issued a written warning on Thursday.
"Through this warning letter, we are giving PSEs the opportunity to immediately fulfil their registration obligations before law enforcement measures are taken in accordance with applicable regulations," said Alexander Sabar, Director General of Digital Space Supervision at Kemkomdigi.