Indonesia has suspended TikTok’s operating licence after the platform refused to provide data requested by the government, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs confirmed on Friday.
The suspension follows TikTok’s failure to submit full details about live-streaming activities during anti-government protests in August. Indonesia, which is TikTok’s second-largest market with over 100 million users, had demanded traffic and monetisation data from accounts suspected of involvement in online gambling.
Alexander Sabar, Director General of Digital Space Supervision, said the move was taken after TikTok only provided incomplete information. The company had until September 23 to comply but missed the deadline.
TikTok responded by stating that it respects the laws of every country in which it operates.
