The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) and Indonesia Digital Dialogues launched a joint policy brief titled “Harmonizing Data Regulations” on October 30, 2025, signaling a concerted push to curb rising compliance costs and delays caused by fragmented rules. The framework sets aligned definitions, trusted cross-border transfer pathways, and model contractual instruments to ease expansion for Indonesian exporters, particularly into Europe and other major markets, while safeguarding national interests and data sovereignty.
Through this Policy Brief, IBC and Indonesian Digital Dialogues emphasize the strategic value of interoperability. This collaboration provides a practical framework for data protection and innovation to go hand in hand. By emphasizing interoperability, regulatory clarity, and trusted cross-border data flows, this policy brief can serve as a model ready for wider adoption at the regional and global levels.
Ichwan Makmur Nasution, Head of the Center for International Institutions at the Ministry of Communication and Digital, said Indonesia’s priority is clear, consistent, and interoperable governance across sectors and borders. “With trust embedded by design, Indonesia can accelerate digital transformation, strengthen collaboration with global partners, and ensure the digital economy’s benefits are shared equitably across society,” he said.
“Compatible regulations cut uncertainty and costs while strengthening protection,” said Prayoga Wiradisuria, IBC Director of Policy & Programs. “We will bridge government, industry, and international partners to turn recommendations into measurable actions, while keeping a level playing field for domestic players.”
IBC and Indonesia Digital Dialogues also encourage ongoing dialogue among stakeholders, government, regulators, industry players, and academics, so that these policy recommendations can be translated into measurable, impactful implementation steps, including exploring mutual recognition and using relevant standard contractual instruments.
Moving forward, IBC and Indonesia Digital Dialogues will convene technical dialogues with policymakers, regulators, industry, and academia to pilot mutual recognition, align standard contractual instruments, and stand up trusted data-flow mechanisms.