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TikTok Is Back, Bjorka Is Caught, and the Timing Is Just a Coincidence
What Actually Happened
| # | Claim | Date | Entities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TikTok's operating license in Indonesia was restored after a short suspension. | TikTok, Indonesia | AP News (archived) | |
| 2 | The Indonesian government suspended TikTok after the platform refused to hand over livestream data. | Indonesian government, TikTok | Reuters (archived) | |
| 3 | The livestream data in question covers broadcasts held between August 25 and August 30. | TikTok, livestreams | CNBC (archived) | |
| 4 | The Indonesian government has reportedly caught the hacker known as Bjorka. | Bjorka, Indonesian government | The Jakarta Post (archived) | |
| 5 | Bjorka is associated with previous high-profile data leaks in Indonesia. | Bjorka, Indonesia | South China Morning Post (archived) | |
| 6 | The Indonesian government's demand for TikTok's livestream data raised concerns about potential government misuse of personal data. | Indonesian government, TikTok | South China Morning Post (archived) | |
| 7 | TikTok is a Chinese social media platform. | TikTok | Inc./Reuters (archived) |