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Indonesia Lifts TikTok License Suspension After Company Submits Requested Data

Regulators ended the short-lived penalty after receiving data on August livestream traffic plus monetisation requested for a probe into alleged gambling-linked accounts.

Overview

  • Indonesia’s communications ministry said TikTok met its obligations, revoking the suspension a day after it was announced once a Friday letter delivered the requested data.
  • Authorities had sought details on traffic, streaming and monetisation during Aug 25–30 protests, citing concerns that some gambling-linked accounts profited from TikTok Live.
  • TikTok initially provided only partial information, citing internal policies, which led to the temporary suspension of its electronic system provider registration.
  • The app remained accessible in Indonesia throughout the dispute, with reporters able to use the service and its live features despite the regulatory action.
  • TikTok said it is engaging with the ministry and respects local laws in one of its biggest markets, where it has over 100 million accounts.