Sworn in KIP Members 2026-2030, Meutya Hafid: Deepfakes and Hoaxes are New Challenges for Information Transparency

Jakarta, August 3, 2026 - Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid took the oath of office and inaugurated seven members of the Central Information Commission (KIP) Period 2026-2030 at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Office, Central Jakarta, Monday (8/3/2026).

In her speech, Meutya emphasized that the proliferation of deepfake technology and the spread of hoaxes pose new challenges for information transparency in the digital age.

Therefore, Meutya asked the Central Information Commission to strengthen its role in maintaining information transparency as one of the pillars of democracy.

"KIP was born with a democratic spirit. The task of Bapak and Ibu is also to combat hoaxes by presenting information that is public property for everyone to know," said Meutya Hafid.

Meutya affirmed that the challenges faced by the Central Information Commission in the 2026-2030 period are becoming more complex with the rapid development of digital technology.

She noted that the presence of deepfake, misinformation, and disinformation can undermine democracy if not balanced with the provision of accurate and easily accessible public information.

"The digital age is not easy. Bapak/Ibu will compete with the proliferation of deepfakes and hoaxes," she stated.

In addition to maintaining information quality, Meutya also set a target for increasing the Information Transparency Index as a measurable performance indicator.

The government targets this index to increase from 66.43 to at least 75 next year.

"We hope that KIP will at least break through the number of 75 next year. So that this commitment from the inauguration can be measured," she said.

Meutya also asked the Central Information Commission to strengthen public information service standards by ensuring that every public body continues to improve its services and expand access for citizens to information.

According to her, an evaluation of agencies that have not optimally provided information services is still needed.

"We ask Bapak/Ibu to look again at which public service offices have not provided information transparency," she said.

On the other hand, Meutya emphasized the importance of strengthening fair and accountable information dispute resolution.

She reminded that the right to information guaranteed by the constitution must be realized through the provision of accurate information so as not to open space for the development of misinformation.

"Information is one of the basic human rights. The meaning is certainly accurate information," she said.

Closing her speech, Meutya affirmed that the Ministry of Communication and Digital will continue to be a partner with the Central Information Commission in strengthening information transparency in Indonesia.

She hoped that the commissioners would maintain public trust and present real work that benefits society.

"Good luck and keep guarding the public's trust," she concluded.

The seven KIP members inaugurated are Handoko Agung Saputro (Chairman), Hafidhah, Arman Fauzi, Dery Hendryan, Edi Purwanto, Joemarthine Chandra, and Rini Purwandari.