Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily suspended TikTok’s electronic system license (TDPSE) for failing to comply with national regulations. 

Officials said the platform withheld key data requested during investigations into TikTok Live activities linked to online gambling during protests held from 25 to 30  August 2025.

“This action reflects government firmness after TikTok only provided partial data on TikTok Live activities,” said Alexander Sabar, the Director General of Digital Space Supervision at the Ministry, in Jakarta on Friday (3/10/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com.

Authorities had requested information covering traffic, livestreaming activities, and monetization data, including virtual gifts. TikTok, however, formally responded on September 23 that its internal policy prevents sharing the requested data.

The Ministry deemed this a violation of obligations under Ministerial Regulation No. 5/2020, which requires private electronic system providers to grant access for oversight. Alexander stressed the suspension is not merely administrative but a safeguard to protect citizens from digital misuse and ensure fair, secure digital transformation.

Indonesia Freezes TikTok License Over Data Breach in Protest Monitoring

Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily suspended TikTok’s electronic system license (TDPSE) for failing to comply with national regulations. 

Officials said the platform withheld key data requested during investigations into TikTok Live activities linked to online gambling during protests held from 25 to 30  August 2025.

“This action reflects government firmness after TikTok only provided partial data on TikTok Live activities,” said Alexander Sabar, the Director General of Digital Space Supervision at the Ministry, in Jakarta on Friday (3/10/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com.

Authorities had requested information covering traffic, livestreaming activities, and monetization data, including virtual gifts. TikTok, however, formally responded on September 23 that its internal policy prevents sharing the requested data.

The Ministry deemed this a violation of obligations under Ministerial Regulation No. 5/2020, which requires private electronic system providers to grant access for oversight. Alexander stressed the suspension is not merely administrative but a safeguard to protect citizens from digital misuse and ensure fair, secure digital transformation.

In response, TikTok said it “respects the laws and regulations of the countries where we operate” and is working with Kemkomdigi to resolve the issue constructively, while maintaining user privacy.

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