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"Eurasian Digital Foundation" has been a co-organizer of the Eurasian Data Protection Congress for many years. Recently, an online conference was held as part of the congress, where our experts talked about how the Republic of Kazakhstan regulates the issue of collecting, using and protecting personal data, including biometric data.
The speakers voiced the risks that the state, business and citizens face, as well as options for solving the relevant problems.
Dana Utegen, Teaching Professor at the MNU Higher School of Law and Academic Advisor at the Eurasian Digital Foundation:
"Kazakhstan, wanting to acquire the practice that is already working in the EU, the USA and other countries with advanced digitalization, is striving to introduce AI technologies and think over their regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan in the near future. The state's plan is to become a leader in the Central Asian market in the field of digital space development.
At the same time, the development of AI cannot but affect the protection of personal data. It is necessary to distribute responsibility between developers, owners and users of AI technologies, develop tools for storage, data anonymization and cybersecurity. I also think it is good practice that the Concept for the Development of AI in Kazakhstan is being developed with the participation of the academic community."
Yelzhan Kabyshev, head of legal practice at the Eurasian Digital Foundation:
"The topic of personal data protection is especially relevant after the adoption in December 2023 of a law granting the authorized body the right to inspect compliance with the law, including scheduled and unscheduled ones. The first wave of such inspections is expected on December 1, which is especially important against the background of increasingly frequent leaks.
A joint order of the Minister of Digital Development and the Minister of National Economy on the approval of a checklist has been posted on the Ministry of Justice portal. It makes sense for companies to familiarize themselves with it so that they always have instructions before their eyes on what their rights, responsibilities are, and what they need to do during inspections."
Danila Bekturganov, sociologist, political scientist, president of the Public Foundation "Civil Expertise":
"The use of personal data, including biometrics, is developing rapidly, but remains in conflict with regulation. Technologies are always ahead of laws, and this creates risks, especially in matters of data security. Biometric systems are used in smartphones, government services, banks, when crossing borders, but even complex security systems do not guarantee complete security.
Kazakhstan also has its own regulation of this industry, and, in my opinion, a human-centered approach, harmonization with international standards and clear standards are needed here to minimize the risks of leaks, ensure transparency and limit excessive data collection."
The congress participants believe that the use of biometrics, big data, and the use of AI are really important for the development of services, including government ones, but at the same time we should not forget about the need to strengthen data protection, training tools and clear standards so that personal data is considered a valuable resource that requires strict regulation.
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The speakers voiced the risks that the state, business and citizens face, as well as options for solving the relevant problems.
Dana Utegen, Teaching Professor at the MNU Higher School of Law and Academic Advisor at the Eurasian Digital Foundation:
"Kazakhstan, wanting to acquire the practice that is already working in the EU, the USA and other countries with advanced digitalization, is striving to introduce AI technologies and think over their regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan in the near future. The state's plan is to become a leader in the Central Asian market in the field of digital space development.
At the same time, the development of AI cannot but affect the protection of personal data. It is necessary to distribute responsibility between developers, owners and users of AI technologies, develop tools for storage, data anonymization and cybersecurity. I also think it is good practice that the Concept for the Development of AI in Kazakhstan is being developed with the participation of the academic community."
Yelzhan Kabyshev, head of legal practice at the Eurasian Digital Foundation:
"The topic of personal data protection is especially relevant after the adoption in December 2023 of a law granting the authorized body the right to inspect compliance with the law, including scheduled and unscheduled ones. The first wave of such inspections is expected on December 1, which is especially important against the background of increasingly frequent leaks.
A joint order of the Minister of Digital Development and the Minister of National Economy on the approval of a checklist has been posted on the Ministry of Justice portal. It makes sense for companies to familiarize themselves with it so that they always have instructions before their eyes on what their rights, responsibilities are, and what they need to do during inspections."
Danila Bekturganov, sociologist, political scientist, president of the Public Foundation "Civil Expertise":
"The use of personal data, including biometrics, is developing rapidly, but remains in conflict with regulation. Technologies are always ahead of laws, and this creates risks, especially in matters of data security. Biometric systems are used in smartphones, government services, banks, when crossing borders, but even complex security systems do not guarantee complete security.
Kazakhstan also has its own regulation of this industry, and, in my opinion, a human-centered approach, harmonization with international standards and clear standards are needed here to minimize the risks of leaks, ensure transparency and limit excessive data collection."
The congress participants believe that the use of biometrics, big data, and the use of AI are really important for the development of services, including government ones, but at the same time we should not forget about the need to strengthen data protection, training tools and clear standards so that personal data is considered a valuable resource that requires strict regulation.
Events such as the Eurasian Data Protection Congress are important for exchanging experiences between experts from different countries, since many processes in the digital world are cross-border. Positive international experience helps to optimally formulate tasks and minimize risks associated with the use and regulation of personal data.
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