"This step reflects the government's firm response to TikTok's decision to provide incomplete data on TikTok Live activities during the unrest between August 25 and 30, 2025," said Alexander Sabar, the ministry's Director General of Digital Space Monitoring, on Friday.
He explained that the suspension followed TikTok's refusal to disclose data on traffic information and the monetization of livestreaming activities, amid suspicions of online gambling content spreading on the platform.
"We summoned TikTok for direct clarification on September 16 and urged it to submit complete data no later than September 23," Sabar noted.
On September 23, however, TikTok sent a letter stating it would not provide the requested data, citing internal data-use policies and procedures, he added.
Sabar said the government's request was based on Article 21, paragraph (1), of Regulation No. 5 of 2020 on Private Electronic System Operators (PSE), which requires platforms to grant authorities access to systems and data for oversight purposes.
"Bearing that in mind, we at the ministry view TikTok as having violated its obligations as a private PSE. In response, we decided to temporarily freeze its TDPSE in line with our monitoring responsibility," Sabar said.
He stressed that the suspension is more than an administrative sanction, describing it as evidence of the government's commitment to protecting citizens, especially children and teenagers, from harmful digital content and ensuring a safe online environment.
The ministry will continue monitoring all registered PSEs, fostering constructive collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring digital platforms operate responsibly, he added.
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