Digital Code, algorithmic decision-making rights
Digital Code No. 255-VIII (9 January 2026), Art. 43
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In force 68 days, effective 10 July 2026.
An AI transparency rule binding public and private bodies.
As of 6 September 2026.
What it requires
- Tell a person, on request, that a fully automated algorithmic system, an AI system included, was used to make a decision affecting them.
- Give the person an explanation of the key factors and criteria that influenced the decision, without disclosing the algorithm, source code or a legally protected secret.
- Allow the person to demand review of the decision by an authorised specialist where it carries legal consequences or can affect their rights and legitimate interests.
- Do not let a decision made using an algorithmic system result in discrimination on a ground Kazakhstani law sets out.
What this law does
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Article 43 defines an algorithmic system as a digital system that makes, or influences the making of, a decision based on automated data processing, including an AI system, and states that decisions made using an algorithmic system must not result in discrimination on grounds Kazakhstani law sets out.
Where a decision is made entirely without human involvement in assessing the circumstances or approving the outcome, in cases provided for by law or agreement, the subject of that decision has the right, in cases and in the manner the legislation sets, to learn that an algorithmic system was used, to obtain an explanation of the key factors and criteria that influenced the decision without disclosure of the algorithm, source code, or legally protected secrets, and to demand review of the decision by an authorised specialist where the decision carries legal consequences or is capable of affecting the person's rights and legitimate interests.
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