Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is partnering with the National Cyber and Encryption Agency (BSSN), Telkom, and PT Peruri to secure data for the 2026 Economic Census in Jakarta. BPS head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti confirmed on July 13, 2026, that the collected information will be protected on BPS servers and will not be used for tax purposes.
BPS Security Partnerships for the 2026 Economic Census
The Central Statistics Agency has established collaborations with BSSN, Telkom, and PT Peruri to fortify the security of the BPS server. Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti announced these partnerships during the Declaration of the 2026 Economic Census for DKI Jakarta Province at the Balai Agung, Jakarta City Hall, on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Widyasanti told journalists that residents have no cause for concern regarding their information. She emphasized that because the census serves statistical purposes, individual and personal data confidentiality remains protected. “It will not be used for tax purposes,” Widyasanti stated.
Economic Impact and Policy Precision in Jakarta
The economic census occurs once every ten years. Widyasanti described the process as a “medical record for the economy,” comparing the data collection to an economic “medical checkup.”
According to Widyasanti, this data is intended to help the Governor of Jakarta issue “policy prescriptions” that are more precise and accurately tailored to the current conditions and issues of the Jakarta economy. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung supported this at the same event, urging residents not to hesitate in reporting data that reflects themselves and their families.
Public Participation and Field Operations
BPS field officers will conduct the census operations. Widyasanti stressed that public participation is vital to ensure the gathered information is accurate. She urged Jakarta residents to welcome census officers and provide accurate data, reiterating that the confidentiality of the information is guaranteed.
Because the census relies on resident cooperation, a lack of public trust in data security could potentially hinder the accuracy of the final statistics. If residents follow the guidance provided by Widyasanti and Governor Pramono Anung, the BPS may be able to produce a more precise economic snapshot for the province.
