Digitalization

The Digitalization Committee brings together IT companies, tech-driven businesses, and legal experts to advance Kazakhstan’s digital transformation agenda, addressing key issues. Through regular dialogue with policymakers, the Committee promotes transparent, flexible, and innovation-oriented digital policies that support private sector growth and strengthen Kazakhstan’s competitiveness in the digital economy.

Working Groups/Issues

Issue	Short description	Status
Digital Code	Limited private sector input in drafting the Digital Code hinders progress on innovation and nationwide connectivity. Greater collaboration is needed to ensure balanced, growth-oriented digital policies.	Ongoing
Draft decree on online platforms and mass media	The draft decree introduces additional regulatory requirements for online platforms and digital media in Kazakhstan, raising concerns among businesses about increased compliance obligations, potential liability for user-generated content, and the lack of clear procedures for platform regulation and interaction with state authorities.	Ongoing
Data Localization	Current tender and procurement practices often limit participation of international IT companies and do not fully recognize digital solutions developed locally. Clearer rules on data protection, fair competition, and localization criteria are needed to support innovation, attract investment, and integrate Kazakhstan into the global digital ecosystem.	Ongoing
AI Regulation	Kazakhstan’s draft AI law, currently under development, diverges from international best practices and may constrain AI innovation and adoption. Revisions are necessary to ensure alignment with global standards, strengthen data protection, and create a balanced regulatory framework that supports responsible and sustainable AI development.	On hold
Cybersecurity	Kazakhstan’s cybersecurity regulations remain fragmented and often focus on control rather than collaboration. Businesses face unclear compliance requirements and limited coordination with regulators.	On hold

Frequency of Meetings

Committee Meetings – quarterly
Working Group Meetings – by request

PM Council for Improving the Investment Climate

July 9, 2026 – Issue raised at the Prime Minister’s Council for Improving the Investment Climate.

Engagement with the Government

October, 2025 – Letter sent to MP Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva requesting a meeting.
November 19, 2025 – Issue brief on the Digital Code sent to MP Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva and the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.
November 27, 2025 – Online meeting held with MP Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva on the Digital Code.
March 18, 2026 – In-person meeting with First Deputy Minister of Culture and Information Kanat Iskakov.
July 1, 2026 – In-person meeting with Deputy Prime minister, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev.

How to Join an AmCham Committee

Participation in AmCham committees is open exclusively to AmCham Kazakhstan members.

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