In Kazakhstan, biometric identification is planned to be introduced for mobile subscribers

The draft changes have been posted on the "Open Regulatory Acts" portal for public discussion until September 10.

Biometric data are defined as personal data that characterize the physiological and biological features of the subject of personal data, based on which their identity can be established. The comparative table accompanying the document explains that operators register mobile communication subscriber devices without proper identification of subscribers.

Fraudsters exploit this problem by registering other people's personal data under subscriber numbers and committing crimes in the financial sector. In this regard, to combat fraudulent activities using subscriber numbers, subscriber identification is necessary.

Providing biometric facial image data will be required when terminating a contract with an operator, for transferring a subscriber number, and when joining a public contract. Additionally, the draft defines an algorithm for authenticating subscribers connecting to the internet via public networks while maintaining authentication quality and security levels.

Source: profit.kz