Sensible Data Sharing: A Simple Way to Protect Yourself in the Digital Era

Amid increasing public digital activity, cases of personal data misuse and dissemination remain a concern for various parties. Sensitive data such as identity cards (KTP), family cards (KK), driving licences (SIM), telephone numbers, and banking information are frequently targeted for misuse that can harm their owners. Risks ranging from fraud and identity theft to the misuse of financial service access must be guarded against. Therefore, awareness of maintaining the confidentiality of personal data is an important step every individual must take. A number of information security practitioners have reminded the public not to carelessly share personal documents through social media, messaging applications, or digital platforms with unclear security measures. Documents such as KTP, KK, and SIM should only be given to parties with official and trusted interests. In addition, the public is advised to obscure some important information when sending document copies, use strong passwords, and activate two-step verification on their digital accounts. Awareness of safeguarding personal data is also considered part of efforts to build better digital security. The public needs to get into the habit of rechecking every link, form, or data request received online. If there is an indication of misuse or a suspicious data request, the public is urged not to provide any information and to immediately verify with the relevant parties through official channels. Supporting this, PNM President Director Kindaris revealed that personal data protection is a shared responsibility that needs to be built through the awareness and discipline of every individual. Personal data, he explained, is a highly valuable asset. Maintaining its confidentiality not only protects oneself but also one’s family and surroundings from various risks of misuse. ‘In the current digital era, caution in sharing information is the main key to creating a safe and trustworthy digital space,’ he said in a statement on Wednesday (10/6/2026). Through increased digital literacy and concern for data security, the public is expected to be increasingly able to protect their identity and personal rights amid increasingly rapid technological developments.