Salus Publica
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026

Digital Transformation in Public Services: Adoption of the National Digital Identity System

Rangga Setiadi Rachmawan (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Sri Wulandari (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Hendri Suwarsono (Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 May 2026

Abstract

Digital Population Identity (IKD) is a population administration application implemented as a government policy to facilitate public access to population data. The objectives of this study are to analyze the use of IKD as a means of facilitating access to digital information, to identify barriers to its use, and to examine efforts to address these barriers. The method used in this study is research subjects are heads of population administration information management divisions, serving as key informants. The study applies Vial’s theory of digital transformation, which comprises six dimensions: the combination of information technology, organizational change, the creation of new value, organizational culture, organizational structure, and organizational strategy. The results of the study indicate that the IKD application facilitates the public’s access to digital population administration services, thereby saving time, effort, and costs. Challenges in its implementation include application glitches, network limitations, low digital literacy among some members of the public, and uneven outreach efforts.

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Journal Info

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saluspublica

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Subject

Humanities Education Public Health Social Sciences

Description

Salus Publica Journal of Community Service is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed International journal that aims to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of community service It refers to the well being and safety of the general public or the collective welfare of a ...