No, doxxing is illegal in Indonesia under multiple laws, including the 2008 ITE Law and the 2022 Job Creation Law, which criminalize unauthorized sharing of personal data. Violations may result in fines up to IDR 6 billion or imprisonment. The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), slated for full enforcement in 2026, further tightens restrictions on data misuse.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Indonesia
- Undang-Undang Informasi dan Transaksi Elektronik (ITE Law) No. 11/2008 (amended 2022): Prohibits the dissemination of private data without consent under Article 27(3), punishable by up to 6 years’ imprisonment and IDR 1 billion in fines.
- Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja (Job Creation Law) No. 11/2020: Expands liability for digital privacy breaches, including doxxing, with penalties escalating to IDR 6 billion or 10 years’ imprisonment under Article 45(4).
- Rancangan Undang-Undang Perlindungan Data Pribadi (PDPL): Scheduled for full implementation in 2026, this law introduces strict consent requirements for personal data processing, with doxxing explicitly classified as a severe violation under Article 67.
Enforcement is overseen by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kominfo) and the Personal Data Protection Agency (PDP Agency), which collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute cases. Platforms hosting doxxed content may also face administrative sanctions, including content removal orders or operational restrictions.