# How will digital rights work in practice?

> The new Constitution for the first time enshrines personal data protection and the right to submit electronic appeals to state bodies. Implementation will require subordinate legislation – expected in 2026–2027.

Canonical URL: https://constitution.my/p/digital-rights-how?lang=en
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Updated: 2026-07-26

Section: After the Referendum

## What the Constitution Establishes
The new Constitution for the first time at the constitutional level enshrines:
- **Personal data protection** – everyone has the right to protection of their personal data
- **Electronic appeals** – citizens may submit appeals to state bodies electronically (e-mail, eGov, e-Otinish)

## What This Means in Practice
- State bodies must accept electronic appeals on equal terms with paper ones
- Personal data cannot be collected, stored, or transferred without legal grounds
- Citizens can demand deletion or correction of their data

## What Is Needed for Full Implementation
- Updating the personal data law (current version – 2013)
- Subordinate legislation on electronic appeals procedures
- Technical integration: eGov, e-Otinish, e-government
- Adapting departmental regulations

## Timeline
- Constitutional norm takes effect immediately
- Subordinate legislation – expected during 2026–2027
- Until then, the right is exercised through existing channels (eGov, e-Otinish)

## Fact
Kazakhstan is one of the first Central Asian countries to enshrine digital rights at the constitutional level.

## Checked sources

- [Official publication of the 2026 Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan](https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K2600000000) – Adilet Legal Information System (checked 2026-07-16)

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