Indonesian Government Sets Regulations on Digital Identity

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Digital identity is progressively being used in line with the development of technology. Indonesia is determined to accelerate digital transformation this year according to its digital roadmap.

This is also supported by the selection of Indonesia to host the G20 with three main agendas in the digital economy sector, namely post-COVID-19 recovery and connectivity, digital literacy and digital skills, and reliable cross-border data flows.

Director-General of Informatics Applications at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo), Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan, said innovations including digital identity are in line with what Indonesia will address in the upcoming G20 Presidency.

“Kominfo will continue to prepare regulations related to the growth of Indonesia's digital identity, build a trust-based digital ecosystem, and also strengthen domestic digital human resources,” said Semuel, Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

As the digital transformation in Indonesia grows, trust is a fundamental thing that must be given by stakeholders such as technology companies and the government to consumers.

“Based on our studies from several countries, electronic certificates are a necessity to be realized in encouraging the growth of the digital economy,” he added.

This digital identity can be used in various transactions, such as buying goods online, opening a bank account, or other financial industries.

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MARIA FRANSISCA LAHUR