Indonesia: Data protection regulation in Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection

Progress

Current status
adopted
27 Mar 2027 in force
28 Mar 2025 adopted
27 Mar 2025 in grace period
02 Feb 2025 under deliberation
31 May 2024 processing consultation
16 May 2024 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Indonesia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

27 Mar 2027
in force

Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection including data protection regulation enters into force

On 27 March 2027, Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection enters into force following the conclusion of the two-year transition period that began on 27 March 2025. Under this regulat…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
28 Mar 2025
adopted

President signed Regulation Concerning Child Protection Governance in Electronic System Administration including data protection regulation

On 28 March 2025, the President signed the Regulation Concerning Child Protection Governance in Electronic System Administration. The regulation sets out requirements for child protection in electronic systems in Indonesia. It applies to all Electro…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government
27 Mar 2025
in grace period

Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection including data protection regulation entered into force with grace period

On 27 March 2025, the Government of Indonesia Regulation Number 17 of 2025 concerning Governance of Electronic System Implementation in Child Protection entered into force with a grace period. According to Article 49, all relevant parties must adjus…

Source
Event type order
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body central government
02 Feb 2025
under deliberation

Minister of Communication and Digital announced development of child protection regulations in digital realm including data protection regulation

On 2 February 2025, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) announced the creation of a team to strengthen child protection regulations in the digital space. The initiative, following the President’s directive, aims to enhance ov…

Source
Event type order
Action type announcement
Government branch executive
Government body central government
31 May 2024
processing consultation

Ministry of Communication and Informatics closes consultation on Draft Government Regulation concerning governance for child protection in the implementation of electronic systems including data protection regulation

On 31 May 2024, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics closes a public consultation on the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) regarding Child Protection Governance in Electronic Systems Implementation. The RPP includes provisions aimed at prot…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
16 May 2024
in consultation

Ministry of Communication and Informatics opened consultation on Draft Government Regulation concerning governance for child protection in the implementation of electronic systems including data protection regulation

On 16 May 2024, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (MCI) opened a public consultation on the Draft Government Regulation (RPP) regarding Child Protection Governance in Electronic Systems Implementation until 31 May 2024. The RPP includes …

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body