Electronic investigation proposals advanced by the Home Ministry.
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Halfway through 2020, Kazakhstan's criminal investigations were already a thing of the past — digitally, that is. According to Erlan Turgumbayev, Minister of Internal Affairs, an astounding 50% of cases were handled electronically. As we speak, that percentage has already jumped to 70%, and Turgumbayev aims to have all investigations electronic by year's end.
He shared this news during a meeting with the public, reported by "Kazinform". Turgumbayev believes this move will drastically cut down investigation times, offer better control and protection of citizens' constitutional rights, and rid the process of conditions for law violations.
Taking a closer look at the digital shift in investigations, industry practices suggest that transitioning to electronic investigation requires careful planning. First, one must align their operational environment with frameworks like NIST's Cybersecurity Risk Management Lifecycle, focusing on context analysis (internal/external stakeholders) and asset identification.
Secondly, it's essential to incorporate ADA-like phased evaluation methods, such as departmental roles, policy audits, and database development. Risk identification should focus on critical assets and digital evidence chains. Scalable digital platforms, inspired by the health-tech industry, can be leveraged for data aggregation, tailored specifically for forensic workflows.
Electronic investigations come with several key benefits. For one, they offer regulatory alignment, reducing liability risks. Operational efficiency is another advantage; centralized databases and checklists improve case tracking. Plus, these methods help mitigate risks by enhancing cybersecurity postures during investigations.
In the context of RK, it's wise to mix CIS' technical controls with NIST/ADA-style transition structures. CIS addresses immediate technical hazards, while transition plans ensure institutions are well-prepared for emerging threats. Health-care-inspired digital tools could further speed up workflows involving digital evidence.
- Kazinform, in a report, shared that Erlan Turgumbayev, Minister of Internal Affairs, had discussed the increase in electronically handled investigations in Kazakhstan, which stood at 70% as of 2020.
- The use of data-and-cloud-computing technology in investigations has been credited with a significant reduction in investigation times in Kazakhstan, according to Turgumbayev.
- Turgumbayev emphasized that transitioning to electronically handling investigations would offer better control and protection of citizens' constitutional rights, as well as rid the process of conditions for law violations.
- To ensure a smooth transition to electronic investigations, it is suggested that institutions in Kazakhstan align their operational environment with frameworks like NIST's Cybersecurity Risk Management Lifecycle, and incorporate phased evaluation methods like departmental roles, policy audits, and database development.
