Legal Problems of Personal Data Protection in The Digital Era in Personal Data Protection Law in Indonesia

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology has brought significant changes in various aspects of life, including in the management of personal data. In Indonesia, the use of personal data is increasingly widespread, especially in the digital sector such as e-commerce, fintech, and social media. The condition increases the risk of data leakage and misuse so personal data protection becomes a crucial issue. To respond to these challenges, Indonesia has passed Law Number 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection (UU PDP) which aims to provide legal protection for data owners and regulate data management mechanisms by data controllers. This investigation seeks to evaluate the PDP Law in Indonesia in the context of the digital era. The approach used in this study is the juridical-normative method with descriptive analysis. Data were obtained through literature studies that include analysis of laws and regulations and legal literature. In addition, it also conducts a study of case studies of data leakage in Indonesia to understand the implementation of regulations and the challenges faced in practice. The main focus of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the PDP Law in providing comprehensive protection for personal data and identifying obstacles in its enforcement. The results of this study are expected to provide deeper insight into the state of personal data protection in Indonesia and offer recommendations for improving regulations and data protection practices in the future.