Expertise: Technology, Media, & Telecommunication

SSEK Looks at E-Commerce in Indonesia in Strategic Review Magazine

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SSEK’s Winnie Y. Rolindrawan wrote the cover story for the new issue of Strategic Review magazine. The story, “Revving up the e-commerce engine,” looks at possible regulatory changes and improvements to help maximize the role of online commerce in Indonesia’s economic development. Winnie Rolindrawan represents multinationals and major domestic firms in a variety of transactions. … SSEK Looks at E-Commerce in Indonesia in Strategic Review Magazine

SSEK Successfully Assists Client with E-Money License Application

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SSEK has assisted its client in successfully negotiating the document compliance process as part of its application for an e-money license from Bank Indonesia. As part of the due diligence exercise to support the client, the SSEK team ensured that the required compliance-related documentation was provided as required under the current central bank regulatory framework. … SSEK Successfully Assists Client with E-Money License Application

A Lesson for Universities in Indonesia on IP and Data Protection

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The need for robust protections for intellectual property (“IP“) and confidential data has become only more glaring as we stride fully into the digital era. This applies to companies and business sectors across the board, including the education sector. Universities generate a large amount of IP, whether generated by the universities themselves, including through research … A Lesson for Universities in Indonesia on IP and Data Protection

New Regulation Requires Taxes for E-Commerce Players in Indonesia

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Prompted by the disparity in the tax treatment between traditional retail activities and e-commerce, on December 31, 2018, Indonesia’s Minister of Finance (“MOF”) issued MOF Regulation No. 210/PMK.010/2018 regarding the Tax Treatment of E-Commerce (“MOF Regulation 210”). MOF Regulation 210 purports to provide further clarity with regard to Value Added Tax (“VAT”), luxury goods tax, … New Regulation Requires Taxes for E-Commerce Players in Indonesia

New Regulation on the Certification and Labeling of Telecommunications Equipment and Devices in Indonesia

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The Indonesian Minister of Communication and Informatics (“MOCI“) has issued a regulation that principally governs (i) the certification of telecommunications equipment and devices following the implementation of one-door licensing through the Online Single Submission (“OSS“) system, and (ii) product labelling requirements. MOCI Regulation No. 16 of 2018 regarding Operational Provisions for the Certification of Telecommunications … New Regulation on the Certification and Labeling of Telecommunications Equipment and Devices in Indonesia

Extraterritorial Scope of GDPR and Its Implications for Companies in Indonesia

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The intention behind the issuance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is commendable: to standardize and simplify data protection legislation across all European Union countries, so that both EU citizens and businesses (involving EU citizens) can benefit and thrive in our borderless digital era. The aim of the GDPR is to give EU citizens … Extraterritorial Scope of GDPR and Its Implications for Companies in Indonesia

Data Protection in Indonesia: Processing Requirements

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There are several main obligations that must be fulfilled by an electronic system provider (ESP) under Indonesian Minister of Communication and Informatics (MOCI) Regulation No. 20 of 2016 regarding Personal Data Protection in Electronic Systems (MOCI Regulation 20) to ensure personal data is processed properly. These obligations include:   Conducting certification of the electronic system … Data Protection in Indonesia: Processing Requirements

Data Privacy by Sector in Indonesia

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There are laws in a number of specific areas in Indonesia that deal indirectly with data privacy. These include: Employment There is no specific stipulation in Indonesian employment laws on the protection of personal data of employees. It would normally be considered sufficient for employers in Indonesia to regulate the protection of the personal data … Data Privacy by Sector in Indonesia

Data Protection in Indonesia – Security Requirements

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An electronic system provider (ESP) in Indonesia must maintain the correctness, validity, confidentiality, accuracy, relevance and compatibility with the purpose of the acquisition, collection, processing, analysis, retention, display, publication, transmission, dissemination and destruction of personal data. Additionally, an ESP must also carry out certification of its electronic system to ensure it is in accordance with … Data Protection in Indonesia – Security Requirements