Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (Circular Letter No. 9 of 2023 on AI Ethics)
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In brief
Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial is a binding regulation of Indonesia, issued by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (now Ministry of Communication and Digital). Its current status is in force. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below.
- Jurisdiction
- Indonesia
- Instrument type
- Regulation
- Status
- In force
- Legal force
- Binding
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Communication and Informatics (now Ministry of Communication and Digital)
- Adopted
- 19 December 2023
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial?
A ministerial circular that lays out ethical values for developing and using AI, such as inclusivity, humanity, security, accessibility, transparency, accountability, personal data protection, sustainability and respect for intellectual property. It applies to AI-related businesses and to public and private electronic system operators in Indonesia. It is soft-law guidance intended as a basis for future regulation.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Ministry of Communication and Informatics (now Ministry of Communication and Digital). Oversight: Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi). Stated purpose: Set ethical expectations for AI developers and electronic system operators pending binding regulation.
When do the requirements apply?
2023-12-19: Circular Letter No. 9/2023 on AI Ethics signed by the Minister
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (Circular Letter No. 9 of 2023 on AI Ethics)
JDIH Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital · 19 Dec 2023 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial” [AIPT-POL-0099, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0099 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (Circular Letter No. 9 of 2023 on AI Ethics), JDIH Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital, https://jdih.komdigi.go.id/produk_hukum/view/id/883/t/surat+edaran+menteri+komunikasi+dan+informatika+nomor+9+tahun+2023.
BibTeX
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title = {{Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial}},
year = {2026},
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url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/indonesia-surat-edaran-menteri-komunikasi-dan-informatika-nomor-9-tahun-2023-tentang-etika-kecerdasan-artifisi},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial in force?
Yes. Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial is in force.
Is Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial legally binding?
Yes. Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial is a binding regulation; the obligations it creates are legal requirements for the actors it covers.
Who does Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Ministry of Communication and Informatics (now Ministry of Communication and Digital). Oversight: Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi). Stated purpose: Set ethical expectations for AI developers and electronic system operators pending binding regulation.
When does Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial apply?
2023-12-19: Circular Letter No. 9/2023 on AI Ethics signed by the Minister
Where is the official text of Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial?
The official text is published by JDIH Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital at https://jdih.komdigi.go.id/produk_hukum/view/id/883/t/surat+edaran+menteri+komunikasi+dan+informatika+nomor+9+tahun+2023 (Surat Edaran Menteri Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 9 Tahun 2023 tentang Etika Kecerdasan Artifisial (Circular Letter No. 9 of 2023 on AI Ethics)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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