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Data Misappropriation Alleged: Tailor Haunted by Rp 2.8 Billion Tax Bill

A tailor in Pekalongan unexpectedly received a staggering tax bill of Rp 2.8 billion. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) firmly denies ever issuing such a demand to the individual concerned. The...

Rising Loan Defaults in Online Lending: OJK Warns of Major Risks to Data Security & Financial Reputation

The phenomenon of widespread loan defaults (galbay) in online lending is increasingly prevalent across regions in Indonesia. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) cautions that these actions not only...

OJK Agrees to Merge 16 State-Owned Insurance Companies into 3 Entities

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) recently acknowledged the plan by the State Investment Management Agency (BPI) Daya Anagata Nusantara, or Danantara, to consolidate 16 state-owned insurance...

Beware of Fake Tax Certificates (SKP) in .apk Format: A New Scam Targeting Your Data

Digital fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Recently, fake Tax Certificates (Surat Ketetapan Pajak or SKP) have been circulated in the form of .apk files. While they appear official at first...

Microsoft Lens to Close in 2025: Time to Upgrade How You Manage Documents

Microsoft Lens, a widely trusted app for scanning documents, receipts, notes, and whiteboards, is officially scheduled to be discontinued by the end of 2025. For over ten years, it has been a staple...

Viral K-Pop Photo Edits with Gemini AI: Fun Trend, Hidden Risks for Personal Data

Recently, social media feeds have been flooded with AI-generated K-Pop style photo edits. With tools like Gemini AI and popular services such as Polaroid AI, users can upload their photos and...

Pros and Cons of Payment ID: Convenient for Transactions, But Is Your Data Safe?

Payment ID offers tremendous convenience in digital transactions — fast, practical, and simplifying payment records. However, behind this ease lie risks that cannot be ignored: data breaches...

Digitalization Doesn’t Guarantee Clean Processes: The Pertamina Gas Station Case as a Serious Warning

The digitalization project at Pertamina gas stations, intended to be a symbol of transparency and efficiency, has become a focus of Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Five witnesses...

Trump Asks for Indonesian Citizens Data: Real Threat or Just a Routine Negotiation?

Request for Personal Data Transfer in the Indonesia-US Trade Agreement Becomes a Turning Point for National Data Protection While data protection is still often overlooked by many local businesses...