Personal Data Protection in Public Services

The rapid advancement in technology and infomation has transformed human life paradigms, shifting conventional activities into digital realms through various technological devices. However, alongside technological progress, personal data has become increasingly vulnerable to misuse and privacy violations. The protection of personal data is considered a fundamental human right that must be guaranteed and respected. Although the Personal Data Protection Law has been enacted, its implementation faces various challenges such as data theft, fraud, data selling, and leaks managed by the government for public services. Therefore, this research examines how the government manages the protection and utilization of personal data in public services and the participation of the community in personal data protection. To address these questions, the author employs a qualitative writing method with a normative juridical approach. Law Number 27 of 2022 concerning Personal Data Protection provides a robust legal framework to safeguard individual data and ensure legal certainty for data controllers. Satu Data Indonesia plays a role in integrating data to enhance public service efficiency and ensure data security. However, the implementation and improvement of data protection systems are still necessary. Active participation from the government, data controllers, data owners, law enforcement agencies, as well as digital literacy education and regulatory strengthening, are expected to enhance security and public trust in managing personal data in the digital era.