Govt set to pass new privacy Bill

Data operators could face up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of 5 billion rupiah (RM1.5mil) 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.