ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 21. Kazakhstan is
considering banning social media registration for citizens under
the age of 16, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Culture and
Information Aida Balayeva said at a government meeting, Trend reports via the Kazakh
government.
Balayeva noted that draft laws regulating the activities of
online platforms and mass media have been developed. The proposed
amendments envisage restrictions on access to social networks,
including a ban on registration for children and teenagers under
16.
The draft legislation has undergone expert review and has been
submitted for public discussion. To ensure effective
implementation, the authorities plan to develop mechanisms for
verifying users’ age jointly with the Ministry of Education and the
Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.
Liability measures may also be introduced if necessary.
The minister added that special attention will also be paid to
improving media literacy among the population and supporting
independent media. Relevant work is being carried out through the
commission for the development of sectoral journalism and other
mechanisms.
In addition, legislative measures are being considered to
regulate the distribution of advertising revenues between online
platforms and media outlets, as well as the possibility of
partially lifting restrictions on advertising certain goods.
