Protection of Personal Data Confidentiality in the Era of Digital Economy A Legal Framework in Indonesia

Abstract

Background: The development of the digital economy and several cases of personal data leaks that have occurred in the last five years have made Indonesians more aware of their personal data. Not once or twice, our personal information is gathered, disseminated, and distributed without our agreement, within the enterprises and the government. This article examines Indonesia's legislative framework for individual information privacy. Despite the existence of laws protecting the privacy of personal data, the legal framework is still evolving with a highly sectoral nature. This paper attempts to examine the national and international legal frameworks related to personal data protection. Purpose: The main aim of this research is to dissect various legal aspects in Indonesia that are relevant to the confidentiality of personal data, especially those involving people's personal data. By doing this, this research aims to contribute valuable insights to the ongoing discourse regarding the confidentiality of personal data in the digital era of the economy in Indonesia. Design/Methodology: The paper uses a normative juridical method, which examines the consistency between Indonesia's constitution and laws on personal data protection.  Findings: The result is that Indonesia needs to immediately make a special law on the protection of personal data privacy to further strengthen Indonesia's position in the world electronic commerce. Research Limitation: The research is constrained by the availability and accessibility of legal data across different jurisdictions. Variability in legal systems and the scope of available case studies may limit the generalizability of the findings. Originality/Value: This research contributes to academic and practical understanding of the legal aspects in Indonesia regarding personal data confidentiality, offering a unique perspective that can inform policy development and legal reform to improve personal data confidentiality.