Indonesia set to pass new data privacy law after spate of leaks


Indonesia is under pressure to pass the law to improve its cyber security as breaches at companies and government institutions intensified in the past year. - Antara

JAKARTA (Bloomberg): Data operators could face up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of 5 billion rupiah (US$337,000) for leaking or misusing private information, according to Indonesia’s new data privacy bill set to be passed by parliament this week.

Institutions may collect personal information for a specific purpose but must erase the record once that purpose has been met, according to a copy of the draft law obtained by Bloomberg.

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