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

Amidst the rise in digital activities among the public, cases of personal data misuse and dissemination continue to be a major concern for various parties. Sensitive data such as National ID cards (KTP), Family Cards (KK), driver’s licences, phone numbers, and even bank account information are frequent targets for misuse that can harm the owners.

Risks ranging from fraud and identity theft to the unauthorised use of financial services must be closely monitored. Consequently, the awareness to maintain the confidentiality of personal data is a crucial step that every individual must take.

Information security practitioners warn the public against indiscriminately sharing personal documents via social media, messaging applications, or digital platforms with unverified security. Documents such as KTP, KK, and driver’s licences should only be provided to parties with official and trusted interests.

Furthermore, the public is advised to redact parts of important information when sending copies of documents, use strong passwords, and activate two-step verification features on their digital accounts.

Awareness in protecting personal data is also considered part of the effort to build better digital security. The public needs to familiarise themselves with re-checking every link, form, or data request received online.

If indications of misuse or suspicious data requests are found, the public is urged not to provide any information and to immediately verify the request with the relevant parties through official channels.

Supporting this sentiment, the President Director of PNM, Kindaris, revealed that personal data protection is a shared responsibility that must be built through the awareness and discipline of every individual.

Personal data, he clarified, is a highly valuable asset. Maintaining its confidentiality not only protects oneself but also protects family and the surrounding community from various risks of misuse.

“In today’s digital era, caution in sharing information is the primary key to creating a safe and trusted digital space,” he stated in a briefing on Wednesday (10/06/2026).

Through increased digital literacy and concern for data security, the public is expected to become more capable of protecting their identities and personal rights amidst rapid technological developments.