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Law No. 14 of 2008 on Public Information Disclosure

Law No. 14 of 2008 on Public Information Disclosure

RTI Rating: 100 (source)

Response Timeline

Initial Response
10 days
Extension
7 days
Residency Required
Citizen

Initial response within 10 working days. May extend up to 7 additional working days with written justification.

How to Submit a Request

Accepted Methods

  • {'notes': 'Written request required', 'method': 'written'}
  • {'notes': 'Law states "in writing or otherwise" but does not specify alternatives', 'method': 'other'}

Agency must provide receipt with registration number upon submission. Must state reason for request.

Required Elements

  • Name and address
  • Subject matter
  • Format requested
  • Delivery method preference
  • Statement of reason

Fees

Law is silent on access fees. No provisions establish centralized fee rules.

Exemptions

  • Law Enforcement
    Obstructing investigation, revealing informants/witnesses
  • National Security
    Military strategy, intelligence operations, defense capacity
  • Privacy
    Family history, medical treatment, financial condition, educational notes

All exemptions mandatory but subject to public interest override. Article 2(4) requires disclosure when public interest outweighs harm. Misuse penalties: up to 1 year imprisonment or 5 million rupiah fine.

Appeal Process

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Two-tier internal/external process. Commission lacks enforcement power over own decisions. 100-working-day timeline excessive.

Records Retention

Retention Law
Undang-Undang Nomor 43 Tahun 2009 tentang Kearsipan (Law on Archives)
Authority
Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia (ANRI — National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia)

UU No. 43 Tahun 2009 (Lembaran Negara 2009 No. 152, Tambahan LN No. 5071)

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Sources & References