Communications and Information Minister Rudiantara has said that his ministry is now updating broadcasting regulations and therefore is seeking public consultation so that the new regulations will be able to accommodate online movie-streaming services like Netflix.

He said his ministry called on stakeholders to deliver their contributions to enrich the drafting of the new broadcasting regulations

He said that right now the rules regarding the relevant issues were in separate acts. "But it'€™s no problem, even if separate, as long as we can keep the regulations parallel and mutually supporting. Right now we are going to revise the Broadcasting Law in the House of Representatives in first quarter of the year to maintain coherence," Rudiantara said.

Meanwhile, Communications and Information Ministry spokesman Ismail Cawidu said the ministry would analyze regulations regarding paid live-streaming services, particularly in regard to two concerns: privacy and content.

With regard to privacy, user data collection and credit card data needed to be examined. Transactions would be included as electronic transactions, based on Government Regulation No. 82 on electronic transaction operators, which stipulates that operators in Indonesia must be registered and have legal form.

Content in the form of TV shows and movies would need to go through the Film Censorship Board (LSF), as with other movies that are shown in Indonesian cinemas. This area falls under the remit of the Education and Culture Ministry.

Regarding movie-streaming services any regulations needed to be discussed with the Education and Culture Ministry. "The Communications and Information Ministry plan to restructure this kind of service, but not in a hurry. Right now just let it run, we need to see the impact on the public first," Ismail said. (bbn)

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