The Indonesian government is finalizing the establishment of an independent Personal Data Protection Authority and completing the National AI Roadmap as part of its digital governance framework, Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Nezar Patria said during the US-ASEAN Business Council Dinner Dialogue in Jakarta. (21/07)

Nezar Patria said the Personal Data Protection Authority will operate independently and will not be placed under the Ministry of Communication and Digital. However, the authority will submit its reports to the President through the ministry.

"The Personal Data Protection Authority will work independently with its entire organizational structure, but all of its reports will be submitted to the President through the Ministry of Communication and Digital," he said.

Personal Data Protection Regulation Nears Completion

Nezar said the discussion is part of the final stage of preparing the Presidential Regulation on Personal Data Protection.

He said the regulation is expected to be completed within the next two months.

At the same time, the government is also finalizing the Presidential Regulation on the National AI Roadmap.

AI Governance Built on Ethics and Data Protection

Nezar said both Presidential Regulations are being prepared in parallel because they will become the foundation of AI governance in Indonesia.

"The foundation of AI governance is built on two main aspects: AI ethics and personal data protection. Therefore, both Presidential Regulations are being prepared in parallel so that Indonesia has a regulatory framework capable of encouraging innovation while providing protection for the public," he said.

He added that the government wants AI regulations that can adapt to technological developments without slowing innovation.

"We welcome all AI initiatives and innovations that will be developed in Indonesia. The National AI Roadmap is designed to support these innovations, not to limit them," he said.

Indonesia Applies Risk-Based AI Regulation

Nezar said the government will implement a risk-based regulatory approach for AI governance.

Under this approach, AI products will be classified into low, medium, and high-risk categories.

"Our focus is AI risk mitigation. AI products with higher risks will naturally be regulated more comprehensively than products with lower risks. This approach allows innovation to continue while maintaining security, ethics, and public protection," he said.

Government Continues to Strengthen AI Ecosystem

Besides preparing regulations, the government is strengthening the national AI ecosystem through digital infrastructure development, data center expansion, increased computing capacity, and digital talent development.

"The combination of adaptive regulations, strong personal data protection, and support for innovation will become an important asset for Indonesia in accelerating digital economic growth and strengthening global competitiveness," Nezar said.

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