Data safety or investment? US trade deal ignites debate in Indonesia

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A new trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States has triggered heated debate in Jakarta, with critics zeroing in on controversial provisions allowing the transfer of personal data abroad and relaxing local content requirements for US companies.While officials say the deal is not yet final, observers are split over whether the concessions mark a pragmatic step towards attracting investment or a risky erosion of digital sovereignty and economic self-reliance.The proposed framework,...