Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): (GIJLSS) Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (May - Jun

Data Commercialization in Cybersecurity Law and Policy: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Malaysia

Hanifah Ghafila Romadona (Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia.)
Mimi Sintia Mohd Bajury (Universiti Teknologi Mara, Selangor, Malaysia.)
Febri Jaya (Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia.)
Stefanus Eko Prasetyo (Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia.)
Haeruddin Haeruddin (Universitas Internasional Batam, Batam, Indonesia.)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

The rapid development of the digital economy has accelerated the commercialization of personal data in Indonesia and Malaysia, raising significant concerns regarding cybersecurity and consumer protection. This study aims to analyze and compare the legal frameworks governing data commercialization in both countries, particularly Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law and Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act 2010. Using a normative juridical and comparative approach, the study examines regulations related to consent, transparency, consumer rights, and law enforcement. The findings indicate that although both countries have established legal protections for personal data, major challenges remain in implementation, supervision, and enforcement. Weak transparency, unclear consent mechanisms, limited institutional oversight, and inadequate sanctions continue to create risks of personal data misuse and privacy violations. Furthermore, the imbalance of power between corporations and consumers often limits individuals’ control over their personal information. This study concludes that stronger legal enforcement, improved transparency, enhanced consumer awareness, and collaboration between governments, corporations, and society are necessary to ensure effective consumer data protection and create a safer digital ecosystem in Indonesia and Malaysia.

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Journal Info

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GIJLSS

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (GIJLSS) is a journal that uses a blind peer-review model that can be accessed online. GIJLSS aims to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from theoretical and empirical perspectives for the ...