Education on Personal Data Protection in the Era of Digital Transformation among Indonesian and Thai Societies

Siti Mutmainah; Hani Irhamdessetya; Vincentius Simon Suyanto; Hargianti Dini Iswandari; Nico Irawan

doi:10.59890/ijla.v4i3.284

Authors

Siti Mutmainah Universitas Ngudi Waluyo Semarang
Hani Irhamdessetya Universitas Ngudi Waluyo Semarang
Vincentius Simon Suyanto Universitas Ngudi Waluyo Semarang
Hargianti Dini Iswandari Universitas Ngudi Waluyo Semarang
Nico Irawan Thai Global Business Administration Technological College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijla.v4i3.284

Keywords:

Personal Data Protection, Digital Transformation, Legal Education, Indonesia, Thailand

Abstract

Digital transformation in Indonesia and Thailand has increased the use of personal data in electronic services, while also intensifying risks of misuse, data breaches, and limited public legal awareness. This study aims to analyze the regulation of personal data protection education in the legal systems of Indonesia and Thailand and to compare the role of the state in strengthening digital legal literacy. This research uses a normative legal method with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Data were collected through library research on primary and secondary legal materials, without respondents or informants, and analyzed using qualitative juridical analysis. The findings show that both countries have established personal data protection frameworks, but public education requires more systematic implementation. This study highlights legal education as an essential instrument for protecting digital society.

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