Protection of human rights and digital technologies in civil proceedings

This article examines the relationship between human rights protection and digital technologies in civil proceedings. The research aims to analyze the impact of digitalization on human rights protection within Kazakhstan’s judiciary and to assess its practical effectiveness. The study employs comparative legal analysis, systemic review, and legal modeling methods. Special attention is given to digital platforms such as e-sud, e-gov, and the Electronic Court Office, which enhance transparency, accessibility, and procedural equality in justice delivery. The findings demonstrate that digital transformation strengthens public trust and institutional accountability while introducing new challenges such as data protection, algorithmic bias, and digital inequality. The scientific value of the study lies in conceptualizing digital justice as a sustainable mechanism for human rights protection. Its practical significance is in offering recommendations for improving legal frameworks, promoting ethical standards, and enhancing digital literacy in judicial practice. The research contributes to the modernization of Kazakhstan’s legal culture and supports the formation of an equitable and transparent digital justice system.

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