Communication and Informatics Minister and Trade Minister Represent Indonesia in Data Exchange Discussion at the G20

Jakarta, InfoPublik - The Government of the Republic of Indonesia encouraged global exchange of data and information under certain conditions. In the G20 ministerial meeting on Trade and Digital Economy, Indonesia supported Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT) initiative proposed by Japan as the G-20 Presidency, by taking into account each country’s legal framework and data protection.

During the two-day meeting, Indonesia was represented by Communication and Informatics Minister Rudiantara and Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita.

Minister Rudiantara reaffirmed Indonesia's support for Japan's DFFT initiative. The DTTF proposed global exchange of data or information for various sectors. According to Rudiantara, this will open up opportunity to create new economic activities which are worth billions of dollars.

"Indonesia had been actively giving support through the technical meetings held within the last six months, because exchange of data among G20 countries has the potential benefits of making collaboration and partnerships more effective," he explained at the meeting held in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, Saturday (08/06) 2019).

The Communication and Informatics Minister affirmed that data was a very valuable asset in our everyday life. Therefore, Indonesia affirmed that the implementation of data exchange among G20 member countries should consider several aspects related to privacy, data protection, intellectual property rights and security.

"Indonesia had submitted a counter proposal. It must be implemented inclusively and under certain conditions. A number of aspects shall be considered, such as privacy issues, data protection, intellectual property right and security," he explained.

Rudiantara further explained that global exchange of data and information must take into account regulatory and policy frameworks of each G20 member country.

"Furthermore, it must also consider or respect for both G20 member countries’ and international legal frameworks and must be careful in separating personal data and non-personal data," he said.

"Indonesia’s proposal by many G20 members especially countries with large populations," he explained, calling support from China, India and Saudi Arabia.

Previously, in the beginning of his speech, the Communication and Informatics Minister reminded the audience of the G20 Members’ commitment to digital economy. "Indonesia would also like to remind all G20 member countries of the commitment to strengthen and encourage the growth of the digital economy in the coming years," he said.

The first day of the G20 ministerial meeting on Trade and Digital Economy saw ministers from the Group of 20 countries responsible for trade and digital economy discussed measures to secure safety and privacy in the face of rapid spread of electronic data and artificial intelligence throughout the world. The meeting was chaired by Japanese Communication Minister Masatoshi Ishida and Japanese Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko.

In his remarks, Minister Seko said free data flow was needed for the development of the entire world. "We want participants to share the concept of promoting free data flow, which is important for technological innovation. The ministers will discuss safe ways to ensure cross-border data exchange, and the creation of international rules on the use of artificial intelligence," he said.

Furthermore, the forum themed "Our Future in the Digital Age" discussed the potential benefits and risks arising from financial and technological innovations. In addition, it discussed the blockchain technology and the main factors in facilitating the expansion of decentralized financial ecosystem.
(Reporter: Yudi Rahmat, Translator: Penni Patmawati Rusman)