With the rapid advancement of digital health systems, safeguarding patient information has become more critical than ever. Indonesia’s Health Law, enacted in 2023, strengthens the protection of personal health data, aligning closely with the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law. These regulations impose stringent responsibilities on healthcare institutions and government bodies, ensuring patient data is handled securely while granting individuals key rights over their medical information.

In this article, Dentons HPRP’s lawyers, Andre Rahadian (Partner), Mika Isac Kriyasa (Partner) and Cattelya Nabila Mediarman (Associate), break down the implications of the Health Law on data privacy, particularly within the Health Information System (HIS). They explore the role of healthcare providers as data controllers, the legal requirements for data processing, and the safeguards in place to protect personal health records. Read on to understand how these regulations shape the future of healthcare data security in Indonesia.

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