Kazakhstan Cracks Down on Cybersecurity Offences with Tough Penalties
Kazakhstan Introduces Stricter Laws to Combat Cybercrime
Astana, Kazakhstan - In a bid to boost cybersecurity in the country, Kazakhstan has introduced stricter penalties for individuals found guilty of violating personal data protection laws and other related offences. The move is aimed at combating the increasing trend of corruption cases reported in the country.
Tough Penalties for Violating Personal Data Protection Laws
Under new legislation, individuals found guilty of knowingly making false denunciations or failing to report a crime can face penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. Those convicted of more serious offences, such as illegal distribution of electronic information resources with limited access, could face up to 7 years in prison.
Measures to Increase Awareness and Retrain Specialists
To combat the trend of cybercrime, the authorities have introduced measures to increase awareness of information security threats and to retrain specialists in the field of information security. The government has also set a goal to increase the use of domestic software products in the public and quasi-public sectors.
Key Legislation for Compliance
- Article 79 of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Law on Personal Data and Their Protection
- Article 147 of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Criminal Code, which outlines punishments for violation of privacy and personal data protection laws
Statistics
- Registered offences for violation of privacy and personal data protection laws: 56 in 2015, 66 in 2016, and 80 in 2017
- Remuneration paid for reporting corruption:
- Mln KZT 587464279 in 2019
- Mln KZT 225 in 2018
- Mln KZT 121 in 2017
Deloitte Insights
For further information on Kazakhstan’s cybersecurity landscape and compliance requirements, please contact:
- Anthony Mahon, Partner, Tax & Legal Department
- Natalia Kipnis, Senior Manager, Energy and Resources Group
- Rachel Perry, Director, Forensic
- Dariga Tokpayeva, Legal Senior Manager, Tax & Legal Department
- Agaisha Ibrasheva, Partner, Tax & Legal Department
- Olessya Kirilovskaya, Director, Legal Services, Tax and Legal
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