Event Reports

EuroCham had the privilege of participating in the Indonesia Privacy and Security Summit (IPSS) 2024, organized by the Indonesian Employers' Association (APINDO) on 25 November. The summit, themed "Navigating Personal Data Protection: Implementing the Personal Data Protection Act (UU PDP) and Cybersecurity in Indonesia," brought together government leaders, digital industry players, and technology solution providers.

The forum aimed to foster an exchange of ideas and best practices from the business community to address future challenges in the digital era, particularly regarding personal data protection. It also marked the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Act (UU PDP) in October this year.

The event was officially opened online by the Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria. Distinguished attendees included the Chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council, the Presidential Special Advisor on Digitalization and Government Technology, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, and the Head of the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Hinsa Siburian.

In a keynote video presentation, Vice Minister Nezar Patria highlighted Indonesia's significant progress in the digital era with the introduction of the UU PDP, emphasizing its role in providing stronger certainty and protection for businesses and the public in personal data management.

On November 21, the EuroCham Indonesia FTI Working Group leaders joined a joint chambers meeting with AmCham, hosted by the Jakarta Japan Club. The meeting covered updates on Indonesia’s taxation policies and plans for joint chamber efforts in the coming year.