Individuals in Kazakhstan required to undergo biometric imaging at designated service centers
Modernizing State Services: Biometric Identification in Kazakhstan's Special Service Centers
Step into the future of state services, folks! Kazakhstan's made a splash by introducing biometric identification technology in specialized service centers. Say goodbye to manual verification and hello to high-tech security measures.
The latest scoop from the "Electronic Government" website reveals that biometric ID is now a thing for vehicle owners and examinees. Previously, your humble service center employees were in charge of ID checks, based on the ID you presented. But now, we've stepped it up a notch!
During service, a snap of your mug gets compared to the mugshot stored in the State Database of Physical Persons. Bye-bye to sneaky fake pics or mobile device shenanigans.
Arman Kenjeghaliyev, chair of the State Corporation, puts it best: "We've axed the human factor—a tool for potential abuse—and moved towards a more transparent and corruption-free system for state services."
He adds, "Biometric identification brings us one step closer to establishing a fully legal and open system for providing state services."
Now, if biometric ID isn't an option, the system politely blocks further service. The state corporation makes it clear that you can still score state services at service centers, the electronic government portal, the "ЦОН" mobile app, and second-level bank apps.
As for polyclinics, face ID patient identification systems are making their way into Almaty clinics, and the plan is to implement them in all city clinics by year's end.
Back in March, we reported about "helpers"—personal managers who, for a fee, can help you register a car, no waiting in line required. Read more about their prices in this article.
We also shared news about state duty hikes for document registration, including for vehicle owners, starting in 2025.
And let's not forget about the price increase for "VIP numbers," an official purchase you can make in special service centers across the country.
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P.S. The use of biometric ID in state service centers helps reduce corruption risks and boost transparency, a common application of these technologies in various sectors. Learn more about the broader benefits of biometric technologies from our enrichment section!
Technology is at the heart of Kazakhstan's new biometric identification system, automating ID checks in state service centers. By implementing this high-tech solution, Kazakhstan aims to create a more transparent, corruption-free system for providing state services.
