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The Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations for Humanitarian Affairs Ursula Mueller on Tuesday in Jakarta appreciated the launch of the National Disaster Logistics Planning Information Platform conducted by Pulse Lab Jakarta. According to her, the launch of this platform has high potential in providing opportunities for authorities to handle natural disasters in determining the right steps in disaster management. Nevertheless, Ursula reminded the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of community data. By utilizing technological advancements, the National Disaster Logistics Planning Information Platform can provide large amounts of information that can be used in disaster management. Ursula hopes that the use of this platform can also ensure the confidentiality of the data used.

"With new capacities, also come new responsibilities. And at the same time as we, as obtained the many ways in which data and new technologies can be used, we need to ensure that data is managed responsibly and in a safe way. We must ensure data is accessed and used in ways that respect the right to confidentiality and privacy of all citizens, said Ursula Mueller.    

Furthermore, Ursula Mueller who is also the Deputy Coordinator of the United Nations Office of Emergency Assistance for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that all parties responsible for handling natural disasters need accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible data. According to her, the use of this platform will not only facilitate the handling of natural disasters, but can also be used for planning the development of affected areas after the disaster. (VOI / NDY / AHM)