Kazakhstan’s Digital Ministry Proposes Pre-Sale Phone Verification Rules
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Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development has drafted amendments to the 2018 order on mobile device registration, introducing a mandatory pre-sale verification process. Importers and manufacturers would have to confirm a device’s legal origin via the GSMA database before it reaches consumers. The draft also sets distinct rules for enterprise, M2M, and diplomatic devices, while tourists staying under 30 days remain exempt.
The Pre-Sale Verification Requirement
Under the proposed amendments, device legality will be verified against GSMA’s IMEI database before a device reaches the consumer, shifting responsibility from end-users to importers and manufacturers. Service centers authorized by the manufacturer — not just official representatives — may also handle quality claims, potentially expanding local repair networks. For multi-SIM and eSIM devices, all identifiers must be validated simultaneously. Repair centers must report replaced IMEI codes for re-verification, ensuring traceability.
Enterprise, M2M, and Diplomatic Provisions
A new chapter for corporate devices mandates a two-tier registration linking the company’s BIN and the employee’s IIN, with mandatory biometric authentication within 10 business days. Upon company liquidation, all linked devices would be automatically blocked, reducing fraud risks. Machine-to-machine devices (ATMs, POS terminals, GPS trackers) are registered under the organization’s BIN with a designated responsible person. Diplomats and consular staff may submit verification data after network connection, while tourists staying up to 30 days are fully exempt.
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