In accordance with the PDP Law (Law No. 27 of 2022 regarding Personal Data Protection), a breach of data protection law may be subject to administrative sanctions and criminal penalties. Under article 57 (1) of the PDP Law, some breaches of data protection are subject to the imposition of administrative sanctions in the form of: … What Are the Consequences of Breaches of Data Protection Law in Indonesia?
Pursuant to article 1 of the Arbitration Law (Law No. 30 of 1999 regarding Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution), an arbitration agreement must be made in writing. It may be in the form of an arbitration clause within a written contract or, if the arbitration agreement is concluded after a dispute has arisen, in a … Dispute Resolution Indonesia – Arbitration Agreements
There is no prohibition against background checks on applicants. Employers in Indonesia can perform background checks on applicants themselves using publicly available information or by using a third-party service. Certain background checks are, in practice, subject to the consent of the applicant. Medical examinations An employer can require a potential employee to undergo a medical … Indonesia Employment Law – Background Information on Applicants
The digital health market in Indonesia falls under the regulatory framework for telemedicine. Indonesia Law No. 17 of 2023 regarding Health (Health Law) defines telemedicine as the provision and facilitation of clinical services through telecommunications and digital communication technologies. The concept of telemedicine was not governed by the previous health law that was revoked by … Digital Health – Indonesia
On July 2, 2024, the Government of Indonesia enacted Law No. 4 of 2024 regarding Maternal and Child Welfare During the First Thousand Days of Life (“Law 4/2024”). This long-awaited law is expected to improve the welfare of mothers and children (defined under the provisions of this law as from formation of the fetus up … Employer Obligations Under Indonesia’s New Law on Maternal and Child Welfare
SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka and associate Yan Diaz Maulana Siregar discuss the most noteworthy aspects of business immigration law and practice in Indonesia, with a focus on the most consequential recent developments, in the Lexology In-Depth guide to corporate immigration. In addition to providing an insightful introduction to the immigration framework in … Corporate Immigration Indonesia – Visit Visa and Visit Stay Permit
The Indonesian Competition Commission (Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha or “KPPU”) last year introduced the dual nexus assessment, which stipulates that a transaction is notifiable to the KPPU only if it is conducted between parties with assets and/or turnover, either directly or indirectly, in Indonesia. The dual nexus requirement was introduced in KPPU Regulation No. 3 … Indonesia Competition Body Updates Online Notification System for Dual Nexus Assessment
Law No. 33 of 2014 regarding Halal Product Guarantees, as amended by Law No. 6 of 2023 on the stipulation of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law No. 2 of 2022 regarding Job Creation (“Halal Law”), requires a halal certificate to be obtained from the Halal Product Guarantee Organizing Agency (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Produk Halal … Indonesia Halal Certification Deadlines
The Indonesian government has issued a new regulation that will, among other things, provide some tax relief for income from the placement of foreign export proceeds deriving from natural resources into the Indonesian financial system. Government Regulation No. 22 of 2024 (“GR 22/2024”) came into force on May 20, 2024. It amends Government Regulation No. … Indonesia Legal Update: Income Tax Relief for Foreign Export Proceeds Deriving from Natural Resources
SSEK Law Firm senior partner Ira A. Eddymurthy, senior associate Bima Danubrata Adhijoso and associate Agung Kurniawan Sihombing provide the latest legal information for Indonesia on acquiring a company, antitrust regulations, restrictions on foreign investments, stakebuilding, negotiation, mandatory offer thresholds, conditions for a takeover offer, squeeze-out mechanisms, disclosure, duties of directors, defensive measures and shareholder … Acquiring a Company in Indonesia
