Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences (IJoMS)

The Role of the Supervisory Agency in Enforcing Privacy and Data Security Laws in Indonesia

Irma Fatmawati (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Rahmayanti (Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

The development of information technology and digitalization has increased the volume and complexity of personal data processing in Indonesia, thus posing serious challenges related to privacy protection and data security. In this context, the existence of a supervisory body plays a strategic role in ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly following the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDP Law). This study aims to analyze the role of the supervisory body in enforcing privacy and data security laws in Indonesia, including its supervisory functions, law enforcement, and the imposition of administrative sanctions. The method used is a normative juridical approach by analyzing laws and regulations and related literature. The results show that the supervisory body plays a significant role in creating legal certainty, raising awareness among business actors and the public, and encouraging the implementation of data protection principles. However, the effectiveness of this role still faces various obstacles, such as limited resources, inter-agency coordination, and low digital literacy among the public. Therefore, institutional strengthening, comprehensive derivative regulations, and increased human resource capacity are needed to achieve optimal personal data protection in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJOMS

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Indonesian Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences is a scientific journal published by CV. Era Digital Nusantara. The papers to be published in IJoMS are research articles (quantitative or qualitative research approaches), literature studies or original ideas that are considered to contribute to ...