The Ministry of Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan is launching initiatives on cyber hygiene and personal data protection.

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces the launch of a number of initiatives aimed at improving cyber hygiene and protecting citizens' personal data.

To strengthen accountability for the leakage of personal data, the ministry has proposed amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses. These changes include extending the statute of limitations for prosecution and tripling fines for violations. Additionally, penalties will be introduced for the unauthorized use of a private key of an electronic signature.

An important step will be the creation of a unified registry of compromised data to track leaks and identify violators. This will enable more effective responses to cybersecurity incidents.

In conclusion, the Head of the Committee urged citizens to follow simple recommendations for ensuring security on the internet:

1. Use complex and unique passwords for different accounts.
2. Regularly update software on devices.
3. Do not open suspicious links and messages.
4. Use antivirus programs.
5. Do not share your personal information with unfamiliar websites and applications.
6. Use two-factor authentication for your accounts.
7. Check privacy settings on social media.
8. Do not forward messages sent from 1414 with codes to third parties.
9. Do not disclose bank account details to third parties.