Indonesia revokes TikTok’s protests-linked licence suspension after data submission
The initial suspension came after TikTok refused to provide complete data on user activity during protests held over several days in August
The company provided data related to TikTok Live traffic escalation and monetisation activity during the period of August 25-30, according to Alexander Sabar, a director general at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs.
“As the obligations are met, the ministry ends the licence suspension,” Sabar said in a statement on Saturday, adding that the information was provided in a letter dated Friday.
That was the same day the ministry announced the suspension, citing a violation of obligations as a private electronic system operator. The decision followed TikTok’s refusal to provide complete data on user activity during protests held between August 25 and August 30, which flared after the death of a delivery driver.
TikTok did not immediately respond to text messages seeking comment outside regular business hours. The company said on Friday that it was working with Indonesian authorities to resolve the dispute.
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The earlier suspension followed a September 23 letter in which TikTok told the ministry its internal policies prevented it from fully complying with the data request. Officials said the company had submitted partial information but failed to meet the government’s full request.