Alarm over NPWP Data Leak in Indonesia

In January 2026, Indonesia faced another digital sovereignty crisis when it was revealed that the data of 6.6 million taxpayers, including President Joko Widodo, was compromised. This incident posed a significant challenge to data management ethics, as the breach occurred just before the transition period to the full implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP) ended. The public was shocked to learn that sensitive data, such as NIK, addresses, and phone numbers, was accessible on black markets. This breach in data protection undermines trust in Indonesia’s entire digital infrastructure and demands immediate action and awareness of responsibility from authorities and the public amidst global data protection standards. Support and implementation of local laws must be strengthened for the comprehensive protection of Indonesian citizens in the rapidly evolving digital world…