Indonesia Suspends TikTok's License Over Data-Disclosure Failures
By Ying Xian Wong
Indonesia has temporarily suspended China-owned social-media platform TikTok's registration license, after it failed to fully comply with data-disclosure requirements.
The move followed TikTok's refusal to provide complete data on TikTok Live activities during the Aug. 25-30 protests, Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs official Alexander Sabar said in a statement Friday. The statement didn't provide a time frame for the suspension.
Indonesia had requested traffic records, livestream activity and monetization data, including the value of digital gifts, amid concerns over alleged links to online gambling.
The ministry summoned TikTok on Sept. 16 and gave the company until Sept. 23 to submit the requested data. However, TikTok responded in a letter dated Sept. 23 that it couldn't comply due to its internal policies.
TikTok's refusal violated ministry regulations requiring digital service providers to grant government access for oversight, leading to the suspension of its license as an enforcement measure, the ministry added.
TikTok said it respects the laws and regulations in the markets where it operates and is working closely with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs to address the matter constructively. The company emphasized its commitment to protecting user privacy and ensuring a safe and responsible experience for the Indonesian community, a TikTok spokesperson said in an email.
The social-media platform remained accessible in Indonesia as of Friday evening.
Write to Ying Xian Wong at yingxian.wong@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 03, 2025 06:10 ET (10:10 GMT)
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