The Indonesian government is introducing restrictions on social media use for users under 16 due to concerns about so-called “addictive algorithms,” which may lead to platform dependency and negatively affect children’s mental health.
Indonesian authorities have temporarily blocked TikTok after casino content was discovered in live streams.
Indonesian authorities temporarily blocked TikTok after revealing casino content in live broadcasts
Albania's Council of Ministers has decided to suspend TikTok for 12 months, citing accusations that the popular video-sharing platform incites violence and bullying, particularly among children.
Reason for the ban: On April 18, 2024, TikTok was banned in Kyrgyzstan due to concerns over its negative impact on children’s mental development and behavior.
Reason for the ban: Protection from propaganda and inappropriate content.
Reason for the ban: On July 2, 2021, TikTok was blocked for violating Uzbekistan’s personal data law — the platform failed to store user data within the country.
Reason for the ban: Protecting youth from being "misled".
Reason for the restriction: On September 27, 2020, Azerbaijan restricted access to TikTok and other social media platforms, citing the need to prevent information provocations during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.
Reason for the ban: In July 2020, TikTok withdrew from the Hong Kong market following the introduction of China's national security law. The company refused to provide user data and suspended the app's operation in the region.
The short-video social network was blocked along with 58 other Chinese apps (59 in total). The reason: unlawful use for stealing and covertly transmitting user data to servers located outside India.
Reason for the ban: TikTok is unavailable in North Korea due to the country's total ban on free internet access and foreign digital platforms.
