In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, trust and accountability are more important than ever, especially within the public sector. To reinforce digital integrity, the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) has issued Permenkomdigi No. 5 of 2025, a regulation specifically aimed at Public-Sector Electronic System Providers (PSE Lingkup Publik) in Indonesia.
This regulation addresses the growing need for better data governance, stronger cyber security, and clearer accountability in public-sector digital services. As government agencies and state institutions continue to digitize their operations, this policy serves both as a safeguard and a guide toward more responsible technology use.
What Does Permenkomdigi No. 5/2025 Require?
The regulation outlines a range of mandatory requirements for public-sector PSEs, including ministries, local governments, and other state-run managing digital platforms. The core areas include:
- System Security and Reliability: Public-sector PSEs must ensure their systems are protected from threats, disruptions, and unauthorized access.
- Personal Data Protection: Public-sector PSEs must safeguard the personal data of citizens, in line with national privacy regulations.
- IT Governance and Risk Management: Public-sector PSEs must implement internal controls, conduct risk assessments, and maintain audit readiness.
- Content Moderation and Data Classification: Public-sector PSEs must establish systems that responsibly manage data and digital content, especially those involving sensitive or high-risk categories.
Ultimately, Permenkomdigi No.5/2025 aims to create a more secure, transparent, and accountable public-sector digital ecosystem.
Aligning with Indonesia’s Broader Digital Governance Goals
Permenkomdigi No. 5/2025 reflects a wider national commitment toward better digital governance in Indonesia. One that emphasizes not only operational capability, but also public trust and protection of personal data.
A central pillar of this movement is the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law, Indonesia’s first comprehensive data privacy legislation, passed in 2022. The law establishes a legal framework for how personal data must be collected, stored, used, and shared across both public and private sectors. This law grants citizens digital rights, requires data breach notifications, and introduces both administrative and criminal penalties for non-compliance.
By reinforcing principles in the PDP Law, Permenkomdigi No. 5/2025 urges public-sector institutions to improve how they govern data beyond functionality, ensuring that their systems safeguard citizen data and uphold legal accountability.
Moores Rowland Indonesia’s Role in the Context of Public-Sector PSE Regulation
Meeting the requirements of Permenkomdigi No. 5/2025 can be complex. Public institutions must not only upgrade their systems, but also evaluate, document, and prove compliance across multiple domains.
Moores Rowland Indonesia is positioned to assist in this process, with decades of experience in audit, risk, and compliance services tailored to the public sector. Our core offerings include:
- Information Systems & Cyber Security Audit
We help public-sector PSEs assess the security, reliability, and compliance of their electronic systems to ensure alignment with national regulations.
- Technology-Based Audit & Assurance Services
As specialists in risk-based audits, we evaluate IT governance, data integrity, and regulatory compliance for public institutions.
- Compliance with the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law
Permenkomdigi No. 5/2025 aligns closely with Indonesia’s PDP Law. Through our expertise in data governance and compliance, we help institutions assess their data privacy frameworks and ensure adherence to personal data protection standards.
As the global digital transformation accelerates, proactive compliance is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Moores Rowland Indonesia helps public institutions build secure, compliant systems that support long-term transparency and public trust.
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