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ByteDance temporarily halts TikTok live broadcasts in Indonesia due to security issues

Live service of TikTok, owned by ByteDance, temporarily halted in Indonesia after public demonstrations, as confirmed by the platform's spokesperson.

ByteDance temporarily suspends TikTok live broadcasts in Indonesia due to security issues
ByteDance temporarily suspends TikTok live broadcasts in Indonesia due to security issues

ByteDance temporarily halts TikTok live broadcasts in Indonesia due to security issues

In response to the escalating violence in ongoing protests in Indonesia, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has voluntarily suspended the TikTok LIVE feature for the next few days. The decision was made to ensure safety and maintain a civilized platform environment.

The suspension is specific to Indonesia and does not affect other features of the app. TikTok will continue to remove content that violates its community guidelines.

With over 100 million accounts based in Indonesia, TikTok is a popular platform in the country. The organization's spokesperson announced the suspension in a statement on Aug 30.

The protests in Indonesia that led to the suspension of TikTok's live feature are ongoing. The suspension is temporary and is intended to keep the platform a safe and civil space during these turbulent times.

TikTok users in Indonesia can still access other features of the app, but live streaming will be unavailable for the time being. The company hopes to reinstate the live feature once the situation in the country stabilizes.

The suspension of TikTok's live feature in Indonesia is a proactive measure by ByteDance to maintain a positive and safe environment for its users. The company remains committed to upholding its community guidelines and promoting a friendly and welcoming platform for all.

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