Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs: Wikimedia Access Will Be Restored Following PSE Registration
Jakarta — The Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) has stated that access to Wikimedia services, which is currently restricted, will be normalised once Wikimedia’s registration as a Private Scope Electronic System Operator (PSE) has completed verification.
The Director General of Digital Space Supervision at Kemkomdigi, Alexander Sabar, said the government appreciates the communication established by Wikimedia regarding its commitment to fulfil the obligation to register as a digital platform in Indonesia.
“We appreciate the communication that has been established by Wikimedia and its commitment to follow up on the registration process as a Private Scope PSE, and normalisation of access to affected services will be carried out once the registration process is verified,” Alexander stated in a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Monday.
“This requirement is regulated under the Ministry of Communication and Informatics Regulation No. 5 of 2020, which requires every digital platform that provides services, processes personal data, and whose services are available and/or used within Indonesian territory to conduct registration,” he said.
Alexander stated that he greatly appreciates Wikimedia’s contribution in providing knowledge to the public. However, he emphasised that information openness must go hand in hand with legal compliance.
“PSE registration is a form of platform accountability to the public, whilst also ensuring there is a clear point of contact for technical coordination, handling of illegal content, and protection of user rights in Indonesia,” he said.
According to him, non-profit status is not an exception to the responsibility of protecting the personal data of Indonesian citizens.
Kemkomdigi continues to keep communication channels open with Wikimedia Foundation to facilitate the process of fulfilling registration obligations.
Alexander said registration through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system is expected to be carried out soon as a basis for the government to evaluate and follow up on access restrictions on the auth.wikimedia.org subdomain.
This step is part of the government’s commitment to building a safe, orderly, and trustworthy digital ecosystem.
Alexander affirmed that Kemkomdigi continues to support the availability of open information for the public as long as platform operators comply with national legal requirements and protect the interests of users in Indonesia.
Compliance by global platforms with domestic regulations represents a joint commitment in protecting national interests amid the dynamics of global digital transformation.