The latest Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Bill (RUU KKS) has reignited a familiar dilemma: how can the state strengthen its cyber defenses without expanding its power to monitor citizens? The controversy is not about whether Indonesia needs a cybersecurity law. It unquestionably does. The real debate is whether several provisions in the bill grant authorities broad surveillance powers without providing equally robust safeguards against abuse. To subscribe please click here
