Electronic government and digitalization of public administration in Kazakhstan: legal foundations and ways of development

In the context of active digitalization of public administration in Kazakhstan, the key task is to
create an effective legal framework for the implementation of e-government. This is related to the
need to enhance security, protect personal data, and improve coordination between government
bodies. Against the backdrop of rapid changes in digital technologies, legal regulation in the field of eservices
often lags behind societal needs, creating risks for the effective functioning of the state’s
digital infrastructure.
The aim of this study is to conduct a comparative legal analysis of the regulations governing egovernment
in Kazakhstan, identify key issues in the legal regulation of digital services, and propose
solutions aimed at creating a safer and more effective legal framework.
The research employs comparative legal, formal-legal, and systemic analysis methods. Key
regulatory acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan governing the provision of e-services, such as laws on
public services, digitalization, and personal data protection, as well as international approaches in this
area, were analyzed.
The study revealed that the legal framework of e-government in Kazakhstan requires
improvements in data protection, standardization of e-services, and the integration of state platforms
into a unified digital system. The practical significance of the work lies in the development of recommendations for improving legal regulation, which will enhance data security, accelerate the
process of digitalization, and improve the accessibility of public services for citizens.
Keywords: e-government, digitalization, legal regulation, data protection, Kazakhstan