QAZTECH Update

The Launch of the "The Law of the Future" Center to Support the Technology Sector

QAZTECH News
Its objective is to form an independent systematic perspective and develop comprehensive approaches to regulating new technological sectors of the economy, as well as to promote the expansion of competencies and improve qualifications in the field of digital environment law.

"At the level of strategic program documents approved by the Head of State, the sensitivity of the digital environment to regulatory impact is indicated.

A regulatory compromise is necessary between supporting innovative technologies and protecting citizens' rights from their abuse," noted a representative of the QAZTECH Alliance.

According to experts, in practice, technology companies often face multi-level regulations that are not adapted to their specifics. The lack of understanding by regulators and companies complicates compliance with requirements.

"The world is changing rapidly, and useful initiatives are often stalled because the legal system does not always keep up with the changes. I hope that the combination of intellectual and expert potential in the Center will bring significant benefits to all dialogue participants," noted Yermek Rustembek-uly.

Currently, important bills such as the "Artificial Intelligence Regulation Law" and the "Digital Code" are being developed in the country. As experts at the Center note, there is a shortage of legal professionals specializing in the digital environment, both in Kazakhstan and worldwide.

"I have been working in the digital environment for a long time and see how the development of bills, including the Digital Code, faces serious problems. I have repeatedly raised the issue of the need to attract scientific experts, especially in the field of civil law, to avoid a deadlock in the development of these documents," added Elena Bychkova, a member of the Center and a candidate of legal sciences.

Given the tasks set by the Head of State, as well as the appeals of technology companies and experts' recommendations, the Center will focus on key areas such as data economy, theoretical and practical issues of artificial intelligence application, applied aspects of digital technology use, and the development of information and communication technologies.

"The digital economy is built through the construction of infrastructure first, then services based on that infrastructure, and through the development of cross-cutting technologies (big data technologies, artificial intelligence, and so on).

... It is important to involve business representatives to take their needs into account and create a balanced agenda that considers the interests of businesses, the state, and users," noted international digital law expert and Center member, Candidate of Legal Sciences, Ruslan Ibragimov.

Prominent Kazakhstani legal scholars, leading practicing lawyers, and well-known experts from Kazakhstan, Germany, and Russia such as D. Baidildinov, E. Bychkova, R. Ibragimov, A. Kaishataeva, Zh. Koshanova, D. Utegen, H. Tshayge, M. Yakushev, and A. Rakisheva are participating in the Center's work.

The work of the Center will be led by Doctor of Legal Sciences, Professor, founder of Kazakhstan's patent system Tolesh Kaudyrov, and blockchain lawyer Yermek Rustembek-uly.