Klungkung Economic Census 2026: Residents Still Fear Financial Data Leaks
The 2026 Economic Census (SE 2026) is underway in Klungkung, but residents remain sceptical about the confidentiality of the data they provide to enumerators. The state guarantees respondent data confidentiality in accordance with Law Number 16 of 1997 on Statistics.
Head of the Klungkung Central Statistics Agency (BPS), Anak Agung Gede Dirga Kardita, confirmed the challenges faced by field officers. He explained that 160 enumerators have been deployed, with 53 specifically assigned to Nusa Penida District.
“The problem is that people still doubt the confidentiality of their data. According to Law Number 16 of 1997, the state guarantees the confidentiality of respondent data,” Dirga Kardita said when contacted by detikBali on Sunday (21/6/2026).
Beyond ensuring data confidentiality, Dirga added that the Economic Census actually benefits business actors. The SE 2026 data maps businesses so that entrepreneurs can see an overview of market strength, competition, and the types of businesses that need to be developed.
“With SE 2026, it actually becomes a guiding light for entrepreneurs, because it will be able to provide business mapping information. It gives a picture of the strength and competition, and what types of businesses need to be developed,” he explained.
Because the benefits are not only for the government but also for entrepreneurs and traders, he urged the public to welcome the arrival of officers and provide honest information. He also stressed that data confidentiality is guaranteed by law.
“Data collection is carried out using mobile phones and no data is stored on the officer’s device, except on the state server,” he concluded.
SE 2026 commenced on 15 June 2026 and will conclude on 31 August 2026. To date, 13 per cent of the data has been collected.
To strengthen the commitment of officers, BPS and the Klungkung Regency Government held a roll call at Dewa Agung Jambe Square, Klungkung, on Sunday (21/6/2026). Klungkung Deputy Regent Tjokorda Gde Surya Putra, who led the event, said the activity was a crucial moment to ensure the readiness and integrity of field officers in recording community economic activities.
“The Economic Census is not just ordinary data collection. This is a strategic step for the nation to build a stronger foundation for economic planning. From this, we will get a real picture of the business world, the characteristics of business actors, as well as the economic potential and challenges in our region,” Surya asserted in his speech.
He further emphasised that the data collected by officers will serve as the basis for the government to formulate targeted development policies.
To ensure success, the Deputy Regent conveyed the ‘TIR’ message (Terima, Isi, Rahasia – Accept, Fill, Confidential). Through this, he invited the public, especially business actors, to welcome the arrival of officers properly.
“Officers come not to disturb or find fault, but to explore potential together. Once the data is filled in, all information provided will be kept confidential,” he explained.