Issues of information and communication support for countering criminal offenses in the Republic of Kazakhstan

The article examines the evolution and current state of the mechanism of information and communication support for countering criminal offences in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The stages of formation and development of digital and information-analytical systems of internal affairs bodies, as well as the features of implementing operational control centers, are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the regulatory and legal framework for information protection in the context of the development of information and communication technologies, as well as to the correlation between the concepts of “information security,” “cybercrime,” and “digital crime.” It has been revealed that international documents lack a statutory definition of cybercrime or digital crime. Moreover, scholars hold differing views on this matter. It is also necessary to consider the current state of artificial intelligence implementation and its application in the criminal environment. This is particularly important when balancing the differences between these concepts. This also impacts the expansion of the concept of information security. Based on the analysis of national legislation and international standards, refined author’s definitions and directions for improving legal regulation are proposed.

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