PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION IN ASEAN: INDONESIA'S ROLE IN DEVELOPING ASEAN'S PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Abstract

The protection of personal data has become increasingly important in the digital era, including in the ASEAN region. However, some ASEAN countries still face challenges in developing adequate legal frameworks to protect personal data. This normative study aims to analyze the challenges and opportunities in developing a legal framework for personal data protection in ASEAN, including Indonesia's role in driving the unification of personal data protection laws in the region. The research method used is normative or doctrinal research, which involves analyzing existing legal sources related to personal data protection in ASEAN. The results of the study show that some challenges faced by ASEAN countries include a lack of human resources and information technology infrastructure, high costs in developing legal frameworks, and foreign interventions that can influence the development of personal data protection laws. However, opportunities exist in the form of increasing public awareness about personal data protection and collaboration between ASEAN countries to develop legal frameworks that are suitable for local and international conditions. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers in developing legal frameworks for personal data protection in ASEAN, with a particular emphasis on Indonesia's role in driving the unification of laws across the region