Indonesia
Law No. 14 of 2008 on Public Information Disclosure
Law No. 14 of 2008 on Public Information Disclosure
Transparency Score: 67/100
RTI Rating: 100 (source)
Response Timeline
Initial response within 10 working days. May extend up to 7 additional working days with written justification.
How to Submit a Request
Accepted Methods
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
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Law EnforcementObstructing investigation, revealing informants/witnesses
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National SecurityMilitary strategy, intelligence operations, defense capacity
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PrivacyFamily 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
Internal Objection to Supervisor
Supervisor must respond within 30 working days
Information Commission
Process may take up to 100 working days
State Administrative Court
Judicial appeal available for Commission decisions
Two-tier internal/external process. Commission lacks enforcement power over own decisions. 100-working-day timeline excessive.
Records Retention
UU No. 43 Tahun 2009 (Lembaran Negara 2009 No. 152, Tambahan LN No. 5071)