JAKARTA — Indonesia is advancing plans for a new national data-governance framework as the government seeks to make reliable data a stronger foundation for digital administration and public services.

The Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform said discussions on the Indonesia One Data Bill represent an important opportunity to establish clearer rules for managing government data and supporting digital transformation.

The proposed legislation is intended to strengthen coordination in the collection, management and use of data across government institutions.

Officials believe a more integrated data system could improve the quality of information available to policymakers and reduce duplication between government agencies.

The initiative is also linked to Indonesia’s broader digital-government programme. Authorities want government services to become more efficient, better coordinated and increasingly accessible through digital platforms.

Reliable data is considered particularly important for planning public programmes, allocating resources and monitoring government performance.

The government is simultaneously developing policies for artificial intelligence. Indonesia has said its AI framework will use a risk-based approach designed to encourage technological innovation while providing stronger safeguards for the public.

The proposed data framework could provide an important foundation for those AI policies because advanced digital systems require reliable and responsibly managed information.

Indonesia is also seeking closer cooperation with international technology partners. Recent discussions with the United States included artificial intelligence, digital technology and child protection in online environments.

The government has stressed that international technology cooperation should remain consistent with national interests and provide tangible benefits for Indonesian society.

The data initiative comes as Indonesia’s digital economy continues to expand and government institutions increasingly rely on electronic systems.

Better coordination of public-sector information could also support faster decision-making during emergencies and improve the delivery of essential services.

The proposed legislation therefore represents a broader effort to establish a more integrated digital-government architecture.

As Indonesia expands its use of AI and other advanced technologies, authorities are seeking to ensure that innovation develops alongside stronger data governance, public protection and institutional accountability.