Dr. Ir. Ian: Data Pribadi Pelanggan Tak Dipegang Operator Telekomunikasi
JAKARTA, suaramerdeka.com – Dr. Ir. Ian Joseph Matheus Edward, MT. Head of Study Program Master Program in Electrical Engineering The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) regrets the continued circulation of personal data. Ian stated that the personal data being discussed in public may not necessarily originate from telecommunications operator data leaks.
"Personal data leaks have actually been common in Indonesia. However, I think the likelihood of personal data leaks originating from telecommunications companies is very small. When people register for prepaid services, operators don't store that data. All prepaid registration data is stored and maintained by the Civil Registration Agency (Dukcapil), so the possibility of operators obtaining this data is very small," Ian explained.
Ian continued, explaining that Indonesians' personal data, such as their National Identification Number (NIK) and Family Card Number (KK) are currently widely circulated. Even when registering for online motorcycle taxi services, applying for loans, or using e-wallets or fintech platforms, people often submit photos of their ID cards and family cards. Once they obtain these NIK and family card numbers, unscrupulous parties can search on various websites.
"Even when I get my NIK and KK number, I can check my family members on the BPJS Kesehatan website. BPJS data uses NIK and KK numbers. So I'm confident there's minimal risk of personal data leaks from operators. Operators don't store NIK and KK numbers. Operator data isn't like that. It's not the telecommunications operator's job to search for their customers' personal data," Ian explained.
In the Denny Siregar case, Ian suspects the perpetrator combined several of the victim's data that had already been leaked. The perpetrator could have combined the victim's personal data, which the victim may have unknowingly provided to obtain WhatsApp or social media services, online motorcycle taxis, e-wallets, or fintech.
"We actually unknowingly provide our personal data to others. With personal data circulating on digital platforms, it's very easy for irresponsible parties to exploit it. To prevent cases like Denny Siregar's in the future, Ian requested that the government immediately discuss and finalize the Personal Data Protection Bill," he said.