From Telegram to the Palace: Cyber Security Crisis and Personal Data Protection Emergency
Pojoksulsel.com, Makassar, Jumat, 06/11/2026 — Indonesia faces a deepening cyber security crisis as personal data is sold openly on Telegram and top‑level government communications are allegedly intercepted.
Data Trade on Telegram Sparks Alarm
A 22‑year‑old was taken into custody by the West Java Cyber Reserse Directorate for allegedly selling access to private data through the messaging platform.
The case shows that illegal data trade is not an abstract threat but a reality affecting ordinary citizens.
Alleged Presidential Intercept Raises Sovereignty Concerns
Allegations that presidential communications were intercepted without proper legal basis raise questions about national information sovereignty.
If true, such actions go beyond technical glitches and point to possible misuse of surveillance powers.
Strengthening Oversight and Institutional Safeguards
Due process of law must guide any interception of communications, ensuring oversight and accountability.
Institutional oversight, access controls, and clear operational procedures need comprehensive review.
Path Forward for Data Protection
The National Police and cyber oversight bodies must conduct transparent investigations, holding any violators responsible regardless of position.
An independent personal data protection agency, as established by Law Number 27, should be operationalized promptly.
The agency must have authority to receive complaints, conduct audits, and enforce obligations of data controllers and processors.
Audit of State Interception Infrastructure
A full audit of state interception infrastructure is essential to verify legal basis and monitoring mechanisms.
Access to these systems should be limited, recorded, and traceable to prevent abuse.
Cyber security is a national priority that affects every citizen; protecting data and communications is essential for both individual rights and state sovereignty.
DEMA UIN Alauddin Makassar urges the government to dismantle data trade networks, reform interception systems, and empower an independent data protection authority, viewing this moment as a national cyber law emergency.
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