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Indonesia threatens prison time for unauthorized downloads of forest data

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Briefings

Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has restricted access to the SIGAP geospatial platform, requiring users to agree to terms that cite the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions Law. The platform, which allows free viewing of forest data, now mandates disclosure of research aims and submission of supporting documents before access. Officials stated that uncontrolled data allowed for manipulation and illegal trading, potentially endangering protected areas. The new application process was announced on September 21, 2026, and enforcement actions began around October 6, 2026.

Key points

• The SIGAP platform, maintained by the Ministry of Forestry, now requires users to agree to terms citing the 2008 Electronic Information and Transactions Law, which carries penalties of up to 9 years in prison and a fine of up to Rp 3 billion.
• Doni Prabowo, the department's head of forest monitoring and geospatial information, stated that uncontrolled data allowed for manipulation and illegal trading, potentially endangering protected areas.

Context and limitations

Coverage is limited to Indonesia's geospatial data restrictions as of October 6, 2026. The article does not specify the exact number of users affected or the specific areas impacted by the new restrictions.

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