Business Economic, Communication, and Social Sciences Journal (BECOSS)
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): BECOSS (In Press)

Ransomware Attacks on Investors’ Personal Data and the Legal Liability of Securities Companies in Indonesia

Fauzan Wahyu Utomo (Al Azhar University of Indonesia)
Anis Rifai (Al Azhar University of Indonesia)
Anas Lutfi (Al Azhar University of Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jul 2026

Abstract

This article examines the legal liability of securities companies for ransomware attacks that result in the misuse of investors’ personal data in Indonesia. Using normative legal research with statute, conceptual, and case approaches, this study shows that the relevant legal framework is formed by the Capital Market Law, the Personal Data Protection Law, the Electronic Information and Transactions Law as amended by Law No. 1 of 2024, the Financial Sector Development and Strengthening Law, and OJK consumer protection regulations. The research gap lies in the absence of a focused analysis of securities companies’ accountability through the doctrines of duty of care, corporate negligence, and cyber liability in the capital market context. This article finds that liability may arise contractually, in tort, and administratively when a securities company fails to implement reasonable security measures, supervision, and incident response. Stronger harmonization of sectoral rules, explicit breach notification standards, and risk-based security obligations are therefore needed to protect investors more effectively.

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Journal Info

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BECOSS

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

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