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By the end of 2024, Kazakhstan plans to introduce a centralized national biometric identification system, which will be used in various areas, including government and banking services. This was announced by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, noting the importance of the project for ensuring end-to-end identification of citizens and creating a reference biometric database.
The biometric identification system will allow more accurate and secure verification of the identity of citizens when receiving services, which is especially important in the context of digitalization of the state apparatus. According to the Prime Minister, the system will ensure the relevance and security of data, which is critical for the protection of personal information.
The project is being implemented jointly by National Information Technologies JSC and BTS Digital LLP under the management of the Ministry of Digital Development (MCRIAP). The Ministry will also review regulations related to the use and protection of biometric data, which will improve the regulatory framework and ensure the safety of citizens.
The Ministry of Digital Development plans to work out in detail the mechanisms for protecting biometric data and present the results of the work later. The main objective is to ensure the security and reliability of the system at all stages of its operation.
With the introduction of biometric identification, Kazakhstan expects to improve access to government services, increase the efficiency of banking services and improve the quality of service to citizens.
However, the introduction of biometric identification may carry certain risks - from leaks to abuse of data by those bodies and structures that collect them.
Experts from the Eurasian Digital Foundation (EDF) previously stated that residents of Kazakhstan should be given the right to control their biometric data. They should have access to information about how and where their data is stored, as well as the ability to revoke consent to its processing if necessary.
Transparency in these matters, according to experts, is an important factor in creating citizen trust in the new system.
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The biometric identification system will allow more accurate and secure verification of the identity of citizens when receiving services, which is especially important in the context of digitalization of the state apparatus. According to the Prime Minister, the system will ensure the relevance and security of data, which is critical for the protection of personal information.
The project is being implemented jointly by National Information Technologies JSC and BTS Digital LLP under the management of the Ministry of Digital Development (MCRIAP). The Ministry will also review regulations related to the use and protection of biometric data, which will improve the regulatory framework and ensure the safety of citizens.
The Ministry of Digital Development plans to work out in detail the mechanisms for protecting biometric data and present the results of the work later. The main objective is to ensure the security and reliability of the system at all stages of its operation.
With the introduction of biometric identification, Kazakhstan expects to improve access to government services, increase the efficiency of banking services and improve the quality of service to citizens.
However, the introduction of biometric identification may carry certain risks - from leaks to abuse of data by those bodies and structures that collect them.
Experts from the Eurasian Digital Foundation (EDF) previously stated that residents of Kazakhstan should be given the right to control their biometric data. They should have access to information about how and where their data is stored, as well as the ability to revoke consent to its processing if necessary.
Transparency in these matters, according to experts, is an important factor in creating citizen trust in the new system.
Telecom operators and other organizations working with biometric data should be legally responsible for leaks. This includes the obligation to compensate for damages, as well as provide assistance to victims in restoring their digital identity. These measures are necessary to protect the rights of citizens and minimize the risks associated with the use of biometrics.
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