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BPS Assures Jakarta Data Security in 2026 Economic Census

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) assures Jakarta residents that their data will be kept confidential during the 2026 Economic Census.
  • BPS is collaborating with national agencies like BSSN and state-owned enterprises to ensure robust data security for the census.
  • The census is likened to an economic "medical checkup" to inform precise policy decisions for Jakarta's development.

Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, head of Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS), has reassured Jakarta residents about the confidentiality of their data during the upcoming 2026 Economic Census, urging them not to worry. She emphasized the agency's commitment to safeguarding the collected information.

We are partnering with the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Telkom, and PT Peruri to safeguard the security of the data that will be collected on the BPS server.

— Amalia Adininggar WidyasantiHead of BPS explaining the security measures for the 2026 Economic Census.

To bolster security, BPS has partnered with key institutions, including the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Telkom, and PT Peruri. "We are partnering with the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Telkom, and PT Peruri to safeguard the security of the data that will be collected on the BPS server," Amalia stated. She described the decennial census as a critical "medical record" for the economy, essential for formulating accurate policy prescriptions for Jakarta's development.

With this economic 'medical checkup,' the policy prescriptions issued by the Governor of Jakarta will be more precise and accurately tailored to the current issues and conditions of Jakarta economy.

— Amalia Adininggar WidyasantiBPS head likening the economic census to a medical checkup for policy formulation.

Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung, echoed these sentiments, encouraging residents to participate openly. "People should not hesitate to report and provide their data, as it reflects themselves and their families," he said, reinforcing that the census data is for statistical purposes and will not be used for taxation. The BPS highlighted that the census results will serve as the foundation for development policies, investment growth, and business community empowerment.

People should not hesitate to report and provide their data, as it reflects themselves and their families.

— Pramono AnungJakarta Governor Pramono Anung encouraging resident participation in the census.

BPS field officers will soon begin collecting data, and residents are urged to cooperate fully. The agency stressed that individual and personal data confidentiality is protected, ensuring that the information gathered will be used solely for statistical analysis to guide future economic planning and policy adjustments in Jakarta.

It will not be used for tax purposes.

— Amalia Adininggar WidyasantiBPS head assuring residents that census data is confidential and not for tax purposes.
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