Data theft and misuse are currently rife through mobile phone applications or other gadgets that can cause financial losses for victims. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain the security of the data on our cell phones and gadgets so that irresponsible parties do not misuse them.
One way to do this is to be more careful when permitting mobile data access to your applications. You can apply the concept of Camilan from the OJK when using applications on cell phones and other gadgets.
What Is Camilan ?
Camilan is a security regulation from the OJK related to limiting application access to mobile users. OJK only grants camera, microphone, and location access permits for funding provider applications. OJK does not allow access to data other than the data above before the Personal Data Protection Law is passed.
This access restriction aims to protect personal data on customers' cell phones and gadgets so that they are not misused for digital crime modes.
Although initially, these restrictions were intended for fintech peer-to-peer lending (P2PL) applications, they are still relevant for you to apply when granting access permissions for other applications on your cellphone.
Personal Data You Need to Protect on Your Gadget
In granting access permissions for the applications you use, there are some personal data that you must protect, you know! Below is some access to personal data that you must protect when granting access to applications.
- Access to mobile gallery
- Access contacts
- Personal documents
- And other access that can directly identify an individual.
So that you can still be comfortable transacting digitally, make sure you limit access to your personal data to other parties and only use credible applications available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. You can also recognize the characteristics of dangerous applications here!
Source : P2PL Legas vs Ilegal – OJK