Surya is a legal advisor focusing on data protection, AI governance, and regulatory strategy, alongside his background in air and space law. His work sits at the intersection of law, policy, and emerging technologies, supporting clients in navigating complex and evolving regulatory environments.
He combines legal analysis with policy insight, drawing from his academic and institutional experience to deliver structured, forward-looking advice. Prior to joining RAH, Surya was involved in legal education and research, including serving in a leadership role within a university legal studies centre.
Certification
- Certified Data Protection Officer (BNSP)
- Certified Data Protection Officer Trainer (APPDI)
- Certified Professional Mediator (Mahkamah Agung RI)
Language
Indonesian (native), English (fluent), and French (working proficiency)
Professional Affiliations
- PERADI
- Mandara School of Law & Public Policy
Educations
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Air and Space Law, Universiteit Leiden, the Netherlands
- Civic Engagement (YSEALI), University of Massachusetts-Amherst, the United States of America
- Bachelor of Laws (S.H.), International Law and International Business Law, Universitas Udayana, Indonesia
Publications
- AI Use and Attorney-Client Confidentiality: An Indonesian Perspective (https://rahlegalexperts.com/insights/ai-use-and-attorney-client-confidentiality-an-indonesian-perspective/)
- Data Protection Officer: Indonesia’s new most wanted corporate position? (https://rahlegalexperts.com/insights/data-protection-officer-indonesias-new-most-wanted-corporate-position/)
- From Local to Global: Examining Sister City Cooperation as Paradiplomacy Practicee in Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia. doi: https://doi.org/10.21787/jbp.13.2021.357-367
- Competition Law and Policy Harmonisation: Its Relation to Fair Competitioin Realisation in ASEAN Single Aviation Market. doi: https://doi.org/10.24843/UJLC.2019.v03.i02.p03
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Its Implementation in Tourism Industry: A Comparative Study between Indonesia and Australia. doi: https://doi.org/10.24843/UJLC.2018.v02.i02.p03