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Minister of Communication and Information (Kominfo) Johnny G. Plate. (ANTARA/Screenshot of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology TV) - 

Minister of Communication and Information (Kominfo) Johnny G. Plate urged the public and vaccination organizers to protect personal data.

"As it involves personal data, I expected the vaccination program to protect the personal data of participants well. We have prepared legal protection by issuing a Decree of the Minister of Communication and Informatics," Plate remarked after observing vaccinations for media workers here on Friday.

Vaccination organizers are necessitated to maintain and ensure the protection of people's personal data properly.

After being vaccinated, the public will receive a digital certificate as proof of having participated in the COVID-19 vaccination program.

The digital certificate of COVID-19 vaccination can be downloaded on the PeduliLindungi application after registering the Indonesian resident identity card or NIK number.

The certificate contains personal data, such as full name, date of birth, and NIK number. The certificate also carries a QR code that contains personal data when scanned.

Plate urged the public to not share the QR code after undergoing vaccination, so that their personal data is not misused.

"Do not upload the certificate on social media, as it has a QR code. In the QR code, there is personal data. When we get the digital certificate, we need to protect it by not sharing it for improper purposes," Plate cautioned.

The minister explained that the COVID-19 vaccination certificate can only be given for special purposes, for instance, when the document is requested during a business trip or other urgent activities.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia has been quite high in recent times. Hence, Plate has called on the public to not panic, fear, or become pessimistic but to be consistent in applying health protocols in an orderly and disciplined manner.

"This is since it is a very effective way to prevent transmission. The health protocol is very important to be implemented in the midst of a fairly high transmission rate. However, this rate should not make us fearful and pessimistic," the minister emphasized//ANT