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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Implementation of public information disclosure in Sabang City
Authors
M Khalik Zulfahrul Mubaraq, Husni, Efendi
Abstract
The right to obtain information is an
important part of human rights and public information disclosure is one of the
important characteristics of a democratic state that upholds the sovereignty of
the people to realize good state administration. Public information disclosure
is an important point for realizing accountability in the implementation of
public services, where there are no longer barriers preventing the public from
knowing what public service providers have done, especially in relation to
operational standards, this is as explained in Article 22 paragraph (7) The KIP
Law states that no later than 10 (ten) working days from receipt of the
request, the Public Agency concerned is required to provide written
notification. However, the urgency of providing information to the public has
not been understood by all Public Bodies, so there are still public reports
submitted to the Ombudsman with the substance of Public Information reports (74
reports in 2020, 223 reports in 2021, 196 reports in 2022), with various
allegations of maladministration, such as not providing services, allegations
of protracted delays, or allegations of discriminatory treatment that stem from
the unavailability of service information to the community, so that people find
it difficult to access services. This research aims to analyze and review the
implementation of public information disclosure which has not been implemented
in accordance with Law Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public Information
Disclosure, obstacles to resolving public information services which are not in
accordance with Law Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public Information Disclosure,
as well as solutions to the implementation of public information disclosure
that is not in accordance with Law Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public
Information Disclosure. The approach method in this research uses an empirical
juridical approach, that is research using field data as the main data source,
such as the results of interviews and observations. The research results show
that it can be concluded that the implementation of public information
disclosure in the Sabang City area is still not optimal. There are still many
public bodies that have not been able to implement the mandate contained in Law
Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public Information Disclosure. As a result of not
implementing these regulations, there are several problems regarding public
information disclosure that still occur in Sabang City area. Obstacles in
implementing public information disclosure in Sabang City are: (1) Regional
leadership elements do not act decisively and do not control regional officials
to implement information disclosure so that there is still information that has
not been provided either manually or electronically; (2) The appointed
Information and Documentation Management Officer (PPID)'s minimal understanding
of the Public Information Disclosure Law makes it difficult to identify
information that must be provided and kept confidential; (3) Regional leaders
do not provide support for computer use skills to the appointed PPID so that
the PPID is weak in applying electronic-based information (websites); and (4)
Minimum implementation of socialization programs due to budget limitations. The
solution to the implementation of public information disclosure that is not in
accordance with Law Number 14 of 2008 concerning Public Information Disclosure
is that the government must be consistent in acting firmly with government
officials to implement public information disclosure as intended mandate from
the Law; (2) Information and documentation management officials (PPID) must
coordinate with the Information Commission to increase understanding of the
implementation of information management; (3) Appointed information and
documentation management officials (PPID) must be trained in using computers to
manage electronic-based information; and (4) Providing a special budget to
optimize the implementation of the socialization program in Sabang City. It is
recommended that the Sabang City Government improve its transparency policy in
providing public information in accordance with Law Number 14 of 2008. This can
be done by developing clearer and more detailed guidelines regarding
information disclosure, including procedures for requesting and accessing
public information, as well as exception criteria stipulated in law, as well as
providing training to government officials on the importance of public
information disclosure and the implementation of Law Number 14 of 2008. This
includes training on the public's rights to obtain information, procedures that
must be followed by the government in responding requests for information, and
the importance of maintaining the integrity of public data.
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Pages:200-205
How to cite this article:
M Khalik Zulfahrul Mubaraq, Husni, Efendi "Implementation of public information disclosure in Sabang City". International Journal of Law, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 200-205
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