What happened
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan has submitted for public discussion a draft order that defines the timeframes and procedure for giving consent to the processing of personal data for those applying for social protection measures, already receiving them, or reapplying for them. This concerns consent to the collection, processing, verification, updating, and transfer of personal data.
It is important to understand the status of the document: this is a draft, not an adopted act. It is at the public discussion stage and may be amended or rejected based on its results. Until the order is approved and enters into force, the new rules do not apply.
Who this concerns
The draft is addressed to a wide range of recipients of social support. The document's wording lists:
- persons (families) applying for social protection measures;
- family members of such applicants;
- households taken into account when assigning assistance;
- those already receiving social protection measures;
- those reapplying for their provision.
In effect, this affects everyone who interacts with the social support system and whose data is used to decide on the assignment or continuation of payments and services.
What data the consent covers
According to the draft, consent covers not only basic personal data. The list also includes information constituting banking and other legally protected secrets, as well as information on the amount of credit debt and the periodic (monthly) loan payment.
This scope is explained by the logic of targeted social assistance: to correctly assess the financial situation of the applicant and family, the agency needs data on income, obligations, and financial burden. The draft is intended to establish precisely the order and timeframes in which a person gives consent to the use of this information, its verification and updating, as well as the transfer of data between authorized participants in the process.
What this changes in practice
If the document is adopted, the procedure for giving consent will receive a clear framework: it will become clear at what stage of the application the consent is formalized, what data it covers, and how it can be verified and updated. For recipients, this means, on the one hand, additional transparency of the procedure, and on the other, the need to pay close attention to what information is provided and processed.
Practical recommendations for the discussion period:
- Track the status of the draft. Until it is approved, the previous rules for filing applications for social measures apply.
- Review the text on the discussion portal. Interested persons and organizations can review the draft and submit their comments and suggestions.
- Prepare documents in advance. Since this concerns data on income and credit obligations, it is worth keeping this information up to date.
- Check what and to whom you are giving consent when applying for the assignment or extension of support measures.
Timeframes
The draft was published for public discussion on September 22, 2026. Public discussion will continue until October 8, 2026 — comments and suggestions can be submitted until this date. The specific date the order will enter into force is not established in the draft and will be determined after its approval.
Frequently asked questions
Is the order already in effect? — No. This is a draft at the public discussion stage; it is not an adopted act and does not yet apply.
Until what date can comments be submitted? — Public discussion of the draft is open until October 8, 2026.
Who does the document affect? — Persons and families applying for social protection measures, their family members and households, as well as current recipients and those reapplying.
What data does the consent cover? — Personal data, information constituting banking and other legally protected secrets, as well as information on the amount of credit debt and monthly payments on it.
Why does the agency need credit data? — Such information is used to assess the financial situation of the applicant and family when deciding on the assignment of social support measures.