The Ministry of Internal Affairs plans to take fingerprints from foreigners and certain citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Ирина Орлонская Local news
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs has presented a draft law on state genomic and fingerprint registration, which is available for discussion. The document contains provisions stating that genomic and fingerprint information is considered personal data with restricted access.

The collection and processing of such data must ensure protection against loss, distortion, and unauthorized access, as well as prevent any unlawful interference with information resources.

Government agencies responsible for registration are required to ensure the confidentiality and protection of data in accordance with current legislation.

All actions involving genomic and fingerprint information, including collection, processing, storage, and destruction of data, must be carried out strictly according to established rules.

Authorized bodies carry out the anonymization and de-anonymization of data during processing.

The transfer of genomic and fingerprint information to judicial, law enforcement, and special agencies is carried out in accordance with the laws of the Kyrgyz Republic and registration rules.

Such data may also be transferred to foreign states in accordance with international treaties and the laws of Kyrgyzstan.

The draft law provides for both mandatory and voluntary registration.

Mandatory genomic registration includes:

Relatives of missing persons can undergo genomic registration with their consent and a corresponding written application. This primarily concerns parents and children, and in their absence, other close relatives.

Consent for the collection of biological material from minor relatives of missing persons must be obtained in the presence of a legal representative.

For individuals recognized as incapacitated, consent from a guardian is also required for the collection of biological material.

The collected biological material is used exclusively to obtain genomic information.

If an individual has already undergone genomic registration, repeated collection of biological material is not conducted.

The information obtained will be used for:

Responsibilities for fingerprint registration concern:

Foreigners may be exempted from fingerprint registration upon request from authorized bodies in certain cases, including the implementation of strategic partnerships and fulfillment of international obligations.

Children aged 12 to 16 can undergo fingerprint registration on a voluntary basis, while children under 12 are exempt from this procedure.

Voluntary registration is carried out based on a written application and in the manner established by internal affairs agencies.

Fingerprint information will be used for:

The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes adding a provision to the Code of Offenses stating that refusal of mandatory fingerprint registration may result in fines for individuals and legal entities.

Refusal of genomic registration may also lead to fines.

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