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Indonesia - The Personal Data Protection Law is finally Issued
Until recently, Indonesia relied on a patchwork of provisions from various laws and regulations to ensure personal data protection. However, after much delay, on 17 October 2022 the President of the Republic of Indonesia finally ratified the Indonesian Personal Data Protection Law（i.e. Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection; "PDP Law"）to increase the effectiveness of personal data protection in both electronic and non-electronic systems.Like the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation（“GDPR”）, the PDP Law’s 16 chapters and 76 articles provide strict regulations that domestic and foreign companies operating in Indonesia must understand in order to implement appropriate compliance measures.While methods similar to those used for compliance with the GDPR may…To read the full article, please see the PDF file
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Ikang DHARYANTO
- Partner
- Singapore
Ikang has advised a wide range of domestic and international clients across various industry sectors such construction, finance, IT, manufacturing, real estate, labor, dispute resolution, and criminal investigation. Ikang has assisted in various high-profile M&A transactions and has a good connection with Indonesian government authorities. He also advises on day-to-day corporate/commercial issues and licensing, including on investments at all stages, from inception to post-closing operations. As a partner of Indonesian practice in our Singapore Office and cross-border team, Ikang provides a tailored legal services in a timely and flexible manner.
Grazia is a member of Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) and a certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) by Indonesian Association of Data Privacy Professionals (APPDI) . Aside from her active legal practice, Grazia is devoted to contribute back to her community in Bali, Indonesia, through a non-profit initiative which she co-founded to help more women gain access to higher education.
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