KBRN, Jakarta: The rapid growth of information technology has led to an explosion of data generated by government agencies across public service sectors. Yet despite the increasing volume and diversity of this data, significant challenges remain in governance, interoperability, quality, and information security.

“Data management is a critical component for the success of evidence-based policymaking,” said Andrari Grahintandaru, researcher at the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency's (BRIN) Digital Government Research Group (PRSDI), during a recent webinar as quoted on the agency's official website on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

She emphasized that data is a strategic asset, requiring standardized and integrated governance to ensure accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and accountability.

The Satu Data Indonesia (One Data Indonesia) Portal, established under Presidential Regulation No. 39/2019, provides a strong legal foundation. The regulation mandates validated datasets, standardized metadata, and interoperability across institutions.

According to Andrari, the portal serves as a central hub for distributing and publishing open data that can be used across sectors. However, without proper governance and inter-agency collaboration, it risks becoming merely a static repository with limited impact.

Dashboards, she added, play a vital role in visualizing data, enabling program evaluation and measuring regional development outcomes.

Local administration agencies are required to provide sector-specific dashboards, which cover indicators such as Key Performance Indicators (IKU), Regional Development Plans (RPJMD), and digital services, so leaders can effectively monitor performance achievements.

“The portal is the primary source of data, while dashboards are the tools for visual interpretation. Both must work hand in hand to ensure development policies are truly evidence-based,” he explained.

With the enactment of Law No. 27/2022 on Personal Data Protection, government institutions must also guarantee secure data processing through encryption, access audits, and role-based access control (RBAC) to prevent leaks.

Interoperability, however, remains a major hurdle. Many agencies maintain separate information systems and databases that are not interconnected, leading to fragmented data and delays in data-driven planning.

During the the discussion session, the speaker emphasized that the success of One Data Indonesia depends on collaboration.

Agencies such as Dukcapil (Population and Civil Registration Agency), BPS (Central Bureau of Statistic), and Bappenas (National Development Planning Agency) play key roles in orchestrating national data. Population data, as the master dataset, must be continuously updated through cooperation between central and regional authorities.

“Successful data integration requires collaborative commitment and policy synchronization between ministries and local administrations,” Andrari concluded. ***