A draft law on personal data protection (“PDP Draft Law“) has been signed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and is being discussed by the House of Representatives. Several government officials have been quoted in the media saying they expect the PDP Draft Law to be passed and enacted in 2020. This article looks at some … Prohibitions, Restrictions Under Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Draft Law
Indonesia appears ready to enact a new law on the protection of personal data. A draft law on personal data protection (“PDP Draft Law“) has been signed by President Joko Widodo and is being discussed by the House of Representatives. Several government officials have been quoted in media reports saying they expect the PDP Draft … Indonesia Contemplates Changes to How Personal Data Is Handled
Indonesia appears ready to enact a new law on the protection of personal data. A draft law on personal data protection (“PDP Draft Law“) has been signed by President Joko Widodo and is being discussed by the House of Representatives. Several government officials have been quoted in the media saying they expect the PDP Draft … With GDPR as Guide, Indonesia Nears Major Changes to Rights of Personal Data Owners
After a number of data breaches underlined the urgency of comprehensive data protection rules, Indonesia expects to pass a data protection law in 2020, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns. On January 24, 2020, Indonesian President Joko Widodo signed a draft law on personal data protection (the “PDP Draft Law“). The PDP Draft … Indonesia’s New Data Protection Rules Move Toward Passage
Indonesia’s Minister of Finance (“MOF“) recently issued a regulation on the imposition of value-added tax (“VAT“) on intangible taxable goods and services, including digital goods and services, from foreign technology companies that are utilized in Indonesia. These new rules on VAT are contained in MOF Regulation No. 48/PMK.03/2020 regarding Procedures for the Appointment of Collectors … Indonesian Government Imposes VAT on Imported Digital Goods and Services
In an effort to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19 while supporting economic sustainability, the Indonesian health minister has issued protocols for the management of workplaces to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 and protect workers as much as possible, as well as protocols for workers themselves in the face of changes brought about by … The New Normal – Indonesian Health Minister Issues COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines
By Fitriana Mahiddin, Fransiscus Rodyanto and Ahmad Charlie Rivai Malessy Indonesia\'s House of Representatives has passed a long-awaited amendment to the Mining Law, which promises to introduce significant changes to the sector and how mining companies operate in the country. After years of deliberation, the House passed the bill (the \"Mining Bill‚Äù) on May 12, … Indonesia Introduces Significant Changes to Mining Law
Indonesia is set to tax tech companies that may or may not have a legal presence in the country, as electronic transactions and the use of streaming services and online telecom apps have increased notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legal basis for this measure is the recently enacted emergency bill Government Regulation in Lieu … Indonesia Targets Taxation of Tech Companies to Boost Economy Amid Covid-19
By Ira A. Eddymurthy and Karisa Utami Pangaribuan The Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (\"BKPM‚Äù) on April 1, 2020, issued BKPM Regulation No. 1 of 2020 regarding Guidelines for the Implementation of Electronic Integrated Licensing Services (\"BKPM Reg. 1/2020‚Äù). The BKPM issued this regulation as part of its authority to provide guidance on business licensing services … Indonesia Issues Guidance for Online Licensing Service
By Stephen Igor Warokka and Albertus Jonathan Sukardi The COVID-19 outbreak has forced most of us to adapt to new ways of working and doing business. We are attending online meetings instead of physical ones, webinars have replaced seminars, and we are e-filing whatever documents we can. Countries around the world have imposed physical distancing, … Electronic Signatures in Indonesia: New Focus on Not-So-New Innovation
