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Tengrinews.kz – A proposed amendment to the Law “On Online Platforms and Online Advertising” would allow authorities to restrict access to platforms that fail to comply with official requirements.
What is changing
The current version of the law does not include a mechanism to enforce compliance. The new amendment introduces a rule under which access to a platform can be restricted within Kazakhstan if it ignores official orders.
“If an online platform fails to comply with the orders of the authorized body… access to the platform shall be restricted within the Republic of Kazakhstan.”
(Project of the law, Article 11 — addition to Article 24)
This creates a direct legal basis for full or partial blocking of platforms that refuse to meet officially issued requirements.
What requirements must platforms comply with?
Amendments to Article 8 expand the powers of the authorized body, allowing it to approve:
- rules for monitoring online platforms,
- rules for removing illegal content,
- rules for restricting access.
In practice, platforms will be required to:
- remove prohibited content,
- provide information about large anonymous accounts,
- comply with age restrictions,
- correctly label content.
Failure to comply with any of these orders may lead to access restrictions.
Why is this mechanism being introduced?
According to the explanatory note, the goal is to ensure a safe information environment. Officials argue that without a legally defined procedure for restricting access, the state cannot enforce compliance from major international platforms.
How will the blocking process work?
The authorized body identifies a violation; It sends a formal order to the platform; If the platform fails to comply, access restrictions are initiated.
The exact procedure (deadlines, format of notifications, responsible agencies) will be defined in a separate bylaw after the law is adopted.
Who will be affected?
The rule applies to all platforms covered by the law — social networks, video hosting services, search engines, marketplaces, and any services with user-generated content. No exceptions are listed.
Possible consequences (according to the developers)
The Ministry of Culture and Information states that the amendments:
- do not require additional government spending,
- will not cause negative socio-economic effects,
- will establish unified rules for both foreign and local platforms.
They also expect that a clear legal basis for blocking will encourage platforms to comply more readily and on time.
