Unauthorized distribution of Kazakhstan citizens' personal data available for free on Telegram - Ministry's response
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Warning bells ring in Kazakhstan as 'personal info bot' raises concerns
Hey there, folk! In a chilling Facebook post, user Abenov revealed a alleged bot distributing personal info of all Kazakh citizens to anyone willing to grab it. For verification, he checked the last names of current and former ministers of digitization – and it checked out. Abenov claims this is a hotbed for fraud. He's demanding immediate action, and who can blame him?
But that's not all. The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry (MCRIAI), Kazakhstan’s tech watchdogs, waded into the mess. They're no strangers to this, having shut down more than 30 similar bots before.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan's Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balayeva, has been eyeing anonymous Telegram channels. She's planning to bring them under the legal framework.
Now, here's where things get interesting. There's an ongoing investigation against Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram. But it ain't happening in Kazakhstan – French authorities are in the driver's seat. They're investigating Durov for alleged organized crime activities, including the distribution of drugs and child pornography, refusal to cooperate with authorities, and offering a platform for illicit transactions.
Now, don't get your hopes too high. The investigations ain't focused on Durov committing these crimes in Kazakhstan. But the fact remains – the platform he founded is under scrutiny, and it's putting question marks over the safety of personal data for everyone worldwide.
So, while Kazakhstan is trying to keep the lid on anonymous Telegram channels, it's France that's creating waves in the world of tech with their investigation against Durov. Stays tuned for more on this digital whirlwind!
Enrichment Data Snippets:
- The ongoing probe against Durov is being spearheaded by French authorities, not Kazakhstan.
- The investigation targets Telegram's role in facilitating drug trafficking, child exploitation, and organized crime activities.
- Despite pressures from various countries like Russia and the US, there's currently no credible evidence linking Durov to investigation for organized crime in Kazakhstan.
- I am concerned about the alleged bot distributing personal information of Kazakh citizens on Facebook, as it could lead to widespread fraud.
- The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry (MCRIAI) in Kazakhstan has shut down over 30 similar bots in the past.
- Kazakhstan's Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balayeva, is planning to bring anonymous Telegram channels under the legal framework.
- French authorities are investigating Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, for alleged organized crime activities, including drug trafficking, child exploitation, and refusal to cooperate with authorities.
- The ongoing investigation against Durov is not focused on him committing these crimes in Kazakhstan, but it raises questions about the safety of personal data on Telegram for everyone worldwide.
