On the issue of ensuring the protection of personal data by chipping: a review

This article presents the results of research regarding the chipping of certain types of persons.

The authors aimed to determine the effectiveness of this mechanism for protecting personal data, as an examination tool, and for medical purposes.

The norms of the legislation of Kazakhstan and foreign countries concerning chipping, scientific publications on the subject, and the conduct of expert examinations were studied. Studies in which the problems of computer-technical examinations and successful application of the newest technologies in medicine and forensic medical examinations were singled out. Notably, there are no holistic studies concerning the possibility of chipping citizens or the application of this technology in various aspects, including forensic examinations.

According to research results, generalization of scientists’ works, and analysis of legislation, chipping of individual citizens was proposed. In this study, SWOT analysis of the issues related to the chipping of certain types of persons for the protection of personal data and for other purposes was performed. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the implementation of this technology were considered.

Based on the analysis and research of the legislation, chipping of law enforcement officers, civil servants, employees of organizations that have access to state databases of personal data, and employees of organizations that are the owner or operator of non-state databases has been proposed. The proposed mechanism has several advantages and may increase security, reduce unauthorized access to information, and minimize the probable unlawful manifestations in relation to personal data and data with limited access.