Ensuring effective implementation of Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law

An independent Data Protection Authority is one of the essential elements to ensure the effectiveness of Personal Data Protection legislation. However, the discussion on Indonesia’s Bill has been hampered by the institutional makeup and format of the authority. The experiences and best practices from similar authorities are an important reference point for Indonesia. This discussion will highlight the importance of the independence of data protection authorities, learning from practices in Brazil, Europe and independent institutions in Indonesia.
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Salah satu elemen penting untuk memastikan efektivitas legislasi Pelindungan Data Pribadi adalah keberadaan otoritas Pelindungan Data Pribadi yang independen. Namun hingga saat ini, proses pembahasan Rancangan Undang-Undang justru terganjal oleh independensi dan format kelembagaan otoritas tersebut. Berangkat dari itu, pengalaman dan praktik terbaik dari otoritas serupa penting menjadi rujukan bagi Indonesia. Diskusi ini akan mengemukakan pentingnya independensi otoritas pelindungan data, belajar dari praktik di Eropa, Brazil, dan lembaga independen di Indonesia.

Speakers:
Sandra Moniaga, Commissioner at National Commission of Human Rights
Sih Yuliana Wahyuningtyas, Associate Professor at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia
Wahyudi Djafar, Executive Director at Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM)
Daniel Leufer, Europe Policy Analyst at Access Now
Miriam Wimmer, Director, Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD)
Marissa Anita (moderator), Indonesian journalist, actress, and presenter