Supreme Court Decisions on Public Information and Personal Data Protection

The issue of information disclosure to the public led the Supreme Court to issue a regulation in the form of a Decision concerning Information Disclosure in Courts, which was further supplemented by a Decision outlining Guidelines for Information Services in Courts. This regulation resulted in the creation of the Supreme Court Decision Directory, allowing the public free access to copies of each case's full decision. However, the Criminal Procedure Code restricts the distribution of decision copies, limiting access to court decisions. This research aims to examine how the Directory of Decisions of the Supreme Court ensures the legal protection of parties' data, particularly in criminal cases. The analysis was conducted using legal theory and relevant legislation, employing doctrinal research, concept, and statutory approach methods. The findings indicate that the Supreme Court Decision Directory does not fully protect the personal data of parties, especially defendants. Additionally, the KMA SK, which serves as the technical guideline for information disclosure in court, fails to address the privacy rights of defendants and third parties.