Implementation of the Use of Digital Absence to Improve Civil Apparatus Discipline at the Office of the Class II Nusa Penida Port Organization Unit

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of digital attendance systems in improving the work discipline of civil servants at the Class II Port Authority Office of Nusa Penida, Klungkung. The research is motivated by persistent disciplinary issues among employees, including tardiness, non-compliance with working hours, and inefficiencies in monitoring performance despite the adoption of online attendance systems. Using an empirical legal research method, this study applies sociological and legal psychology approaches to analyze how digital attendance policies are implemented in practice and how they influence employee behavior. Primary data were collected through observations and interviews with key informants, including office leaders and staff members, while secondary data were obtained from legal regulations, institutional documents, and relevant literature. The findings indicate that digital attendance systems contribute significantly to enhancing transparency, accountability, and supervision of employee performance. The system enables real-time monitoring of attendance and work activities, thereby strengthening organizational control and supporting the digital transformation of public sector governance. However, several obstacles were identified, including technical issues such as system instability, limited internet connectivity, potential data manipulation, and varying levels of employee awareness and compliance.This study concludes that while digital attendance systems are effective tools for improving civil servant discipline, their optimal implementation requires adequate technological infrastructure, institutional support, and continuous efforts to strengthen legal awareness and organizational culture.