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Experts from the Eurasian Digital Foundation, at the request of the Kazakhstan Association of Preschool Education, formulated and voiced their legal position on the “Qazyna Face” pilot project, which involves collecting biometric data of children in kindergartens in the Kyzylorda region using Face ID.
According to the foundation's experts, the feasibility of this project raises serious doubts for several reasons.
According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Personal Data and Their Protection,” there are clear rules for the collection, storage, processing and use of children’s personal data when using biometric identification.
Collection and processing of a child’s personal data without consent is prohibited, and such consent can only be given by the child’s parents, guardians or legal representatives.
Lack of parental consent makes data collection illegal and violates the rights of the child and parents. Also, lack of consent implies the absence of specific purposes for collecting data.
Biometric data, such as fingerprints, facial images, iris and voice, are considered a special category of personal data under the current laws of Kazakhstan.
Such data must be stored in databases that have been tested for information security and comply with the requirements of legislation in the field of information technology.
Organizations collecting and processing biometrics are required to implement technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, leakage or destruction of data.
However, there is no information on whether the company collecting children's biometric data has taken such measures.
The use of biometric identification of children raises serious ethical questions about the legality and necessity of such interference in the privacy of minors.
Lack of transparency and awareness can undermine public trust in preschools responsible for implementing these technologies.
These risks must be carefully analyzed and taken into account when developing biometric identification systems for children.
Technological errors in the implementation of such systems can lead to incorrect identification of children, which can seriously affect their safety.
There is also a risk of unauthorized access by third parties or cybercriminals who could use biometric data for criminal purposes.
EDF experts emphasize that before implementing the Qazyna Face project, it is necessary to ensure full respect for the rights of children and their parents, as well as take all necessary measures to protect personal data, establishing a clear regulatory and procedural framework that protects the interests of all stakeholders.
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According to the foundation's experts, the feasibility of this project raises serious doubts for several reasons.
According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Personal Data and Their Protection,” there are clear rules for the collection, storage, processing and use of children’s personal data when using biometric identification.
Collection and processing of a child’s personal data without consent is prohibited, and such consent can only be given by the child’s parents, guardians or legal representatives.
Lack of parental consent makes data collection illegal and violates the rights of the child and parents. Also, lack of consent implies the absence of specific purposes for collecting data.
Biometric data, such as fingerprints, facial images, iris and voice, are considered a special category of personal data under the current laws of Kazakhstan.
Such data must be stored in databases that have been tested for information security and comply with the requirements of legislation in the field of information technology.
Organizations collecting and processing biometrics are required to implement technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, leakage or destruction of data.
However, there is no information on whether the company collecting children's biometric data has taken such measures.
The use of biometric identification of children raises serious ethical questions about the legality and necessity of such interference in the privacy of minors.
Lack of transparency and awareness can undermine public trust in preschools responsible for implementing these technologies.
These risks must be carefully analyzed and taken into account when developing biometric identification systems for children.
Technological errors in the implementation of such systems can lead to incorrect identification of children, which can seriously affect their safety.
There is also a risk of unauthorized access by third parties or cybercriminals who could use biometric data for criminal purposes.
EDF experts emphasize that before implementing the Qazyna Face project, it is necessary to ensure full respect for the rights of children and their parents, as well as take all necessary measures to protect personal data, establishing a clear regulatory and procedural framework that protects the interests of all stakeholders.
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