Indonesia urges tech platforms to sign up to new licensing rules or risk being blocked

The requirement to register is part of a set of rules, first released in November 2020, that will allow authorities to order platforms to take down content deemed unlawful, or that"disturbs public order" within four hours if considered urgent, and 24 hours if not.

As of Monday, more than 5,900 domestic companies and 108 foreign companies had registered, including short-video app TikTok and music streaming firm Spotify, according to communications ministry data. The government can also compel companies to reveal communications and personal data of specific users if requested by law enforcement or government agencies.

Despite the threat, some analysts doubt whether Indonesian authorities would immediately block platforms operated by non-compliant companies, especially given how widely used some of the platforms are in Indonesia, including by state officials.

Source: News Formal (newsformal.com)

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