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Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law –
Why Compliance Can’t Wait –
The Time to Act is Now –
Indonesia’s digital economy continues to grow rapidly, making personal data protection more important than ever.
On 17 October 2022, the government enacted Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP), the country’s first comprehensive national privacy law.
The PDP Law applies to any organization processing personal data of Indonesian individuals, including foreign companies if the processing has consequences in Indonesia.
It covers both electronic and non-electronic data and is largely modeled after the EU GDPR, with Indonesia-specific elements.
Key requirements include six lawful bases for processing, robust data subject rights (access, correction, deletion, portability, etc.), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk activities, breach notification within tight timelines, and appointment of a Data Protection Officer in certain cases.
Sensitive data such as health, biometric, financial, and children’s information receives stricter protection.
The 2-year transition period ended on 17 October 2024.
As of 2026, full compliance is mandatory while the Personal Data Protection Agency continues to strengthen its operations.
Serious Risks of Non-Compliance: Failing to comply can be costly.
Administrative sanctions include fines of up to 2% of annual revenue, suspension of data processing activities, and orders to delete data.
Criminal penalties can reach 5 years imprisonment and heavy fines for serious violations, including data misuse.
Companies also face reputational damage, loss of customer trust, civil lawsuits, and potential business disruptions.
With enforcement increasing in 2026, non-compliance is a direct threat to operations and reputation.
At CINTASIA, we have strengthened our capabilities through a strategic partnership with experienced information security and privacy specialists.
We now deliver comprehensive PDP compliance solutions, including gap assessments, DPIAs, ISMS (Information Security Management System) development, internal audits, policy frameworks, breach readiness, and assurance ratings to help you achieve robust, defensible compliance efficiently.
Whether you are a local company or a multinational operating in Indonesia, we provide practical solutions and ongoing advisory to achieve compliance efficiently and build long-term trust with your customers.
Implementing ISO 27001 as the foundation further strengthens your ability to meet the PDP Law’s security and risk management requirements.
If you need guidance or support with PDP compliance, feel free to reach out to us for a confidential discussion.
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