His statement came in response to public concerns over a clause in the agreement, highlighted in a July 23 fact sheet from the White House, which mentions Indonesia’s commitment to ensure the transferability of personal data to the US.
“The interpretation is incorrect. It doesn't mean we will hand over data, especially the personal data of Indonesian citizens, to the US. No,” Hadi said at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Friday.
Hadi explained that some US-based platforms require users to input personal data when using their services. The US government, he said, is seeking assurance that such data will be protected and not misused.
“Our cooperation is aimed at ensuring the platform is secure. That’s where the collaboration lies,” he said.
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He emphasized that the Indonesian government guarantees the protection of its citizens' data, in line with Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection.
US President Donald Trump announced important points in the import tariff agreement reached with the Indonesian government, one of which addresses the transfer of personal data.
As announced by Trump on July 22, the trade deal includes provisions on digital trade, services, and investment. According to the White House fact sheet, Indonesia has agreed to provide legal certainty on cross-border data transfers by recognizing the US as a jurisdiction with adequate data protection.
“Indonesia will provide certainty regarding the ability to move personal data out of its territory to the United States through recognition of the United States as a country or jurisdiction that provides adequate data protection under Indonesia’s law,” the document stated.
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