Education on Personal Data Protection in the Era of Digital Transformation among Indonesian and Thai Societies

Abstract

Digital transformation in Indonesia and Thailand has increased the use of personal data in electronic services, while also intensifying risks of misuse, data breaches, and limited public legal awareness. This study aims to analyze the regulation of personal data protection education in the legal systems of Indonesia and Thailand and to compare the role of the state in strengthening digital legal literacy. This research uses a normative legal method with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Data were collected through library research on primary and secondary legal materials, without respondents or informants, and analyzed using qualitative juridical analysis. The findings show that both countries have established personal data protection frameworks, but public education requires more systematic implementation. This study highlights legal education as an essential instrument for protecting digital society.