Jakarta, Nov. 12 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs urged greater public-private collaboration in enforcing the country's Personal Data Protection Law to build public trust and strengthen Indonesia's position in the global digital economy.

Deputy Minister Nezar Patria said public trust had become a new "currency" in the digital era, emphasizing that personal data protection was the foundation of innovation and competitiveness.

He stressed that enforcing the law through cooperation would enhance Indonesia's resilience and credibility in the global arena.

Patria cited government data showing around three million data breaches occurred in 2023, with about 62 percent involving theft of personal information.

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