Kazakhstan to mandate child SIM cards under new law
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Kazakhstan will introduce mandatory child SIM cards after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered the measure at the August teachers' conference in Astana. Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova said the bill is ready and will be submitted to the Kurultai. The law will also restrict social media account creation for children under 16.
Key Facts
- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev ordered mandatory child SIM cards at the August teachers' conference in Astana.
- Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova said the bill is ready and will be submitted to the Kurultai.
- The bill includes restrictions on social media account creation for children under 16.
- The Ministry of Education will work with the Ministry of AI and Digital Development and the Ministry of Culture and Information.
Presidential Directive
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev issued the directive at the August teachers' conference in Astana. Education Minister Zhuldyz Suleimenova announced the plan in the conference sidelines. The Ministry of Education will coordinate with the Ministry of AI and Digital Development and the Ministry of Culture and Information.
Legislative Framework
A draft law has been prepared and will be submitted to the Kurultai. The bill includes specific norms restricting social media account creation for children under 16. The measure is part of interagency responsibility for child online safety.
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Kazakhstan to mandate child SIM cards under new law
