According to Indonesian media, TikTok refused to provide information about live broadcasting activities during protests in August this year.
"This move is a form of government confirmation after TikTok only provided a portion of TikTok Live's performance data during the August 25-30 performance period this year," said Alexander Sabar, CEO of Digital Space Management at Komdigi's office on October 3.
According to Mr. Alex, the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Technology sent a request to TikTok to request data on traffic information, live broadcasting activities and money-making data on September 16 and set a deadline of September 23. However, the social media platform has failed to comply.
In its response, TikTok emphasized that it could not provide data as requested. Komdigi stressed that TikTok's failure to comply with data provision requirements violated its obligations as a private electronic system operator, leading to temporary suspensions as part of the Ministry's monitoring activities.
According to the representative, Komdigi, the suspension of TikTok's operating license is not simply an administrative measure, but a form of state protection to ensure the safety of Indonesian citizens against the risk of digital technology abuse, as well as ensure the digital transformation process takes place in a healthy, fair and safe manner for all citizens.
As for TikTok, after Komdigi's penalty, they said they will comply with current regulations and cooperate closely with the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Digital Technology. They also emphasize their commitment to protecting users' data privacy.
