Data Protection and Privacy Laws in Indonesia: 2026 Guide by SSEK

SSEK Law Firm partner Rusmaini Lenggogeni and associate Charvia Tjhai have contributed the Indonesia chapter to Lexology Panoramic: Data Protection & Privacy 2026, a comprehensive global guide to data privacy and cybersecurity laws.

Read the full Indonesia chapter here.

In the chapter, Rusmaini and Charvia offer expert insights into Indonesia’s evolving data protection landscape. Key topics covered include:

• The legislative framework for data protection and privacy in Indonesia
• Regulatory authorities and enforcement
• Handling data breaches and incident response
• Legitimate bases for processing personal data
• Responsibilities of personal data controllers (PII owners)
• Security and internal control obligations, including the role of a Data Protection Officer
• Cross-border transfers and disclosure of personal data
• Individual rights and judicial oversight
• Specific data use cases (e.g., cookies, cloud services, electronic marketing)
• Recent regulatory and enforcement trends

This guide is a valuable resource for companies doing business in Indonesia or handling Indonesian personal data, helping them navigate compliance requirements and mitigate legal risk.