As part of the international Data Protection Forum 2026: “Trust. Security. Future,” held in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection (SAPDP) under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, the official Data Protection Awards Kyrgyzstan ceremony took place.
The event brought together key representatives of the public sector, business community, and expert community to assess the progress made in developing the country’s legal and technological information security infrastructure.
Following an independent evaluation of the activities of organizations and professionals, the National Legal Corporation (NLC), together with the Public Foundation “Civil Initiative on Internet Policy” (PF CIIP), received the highest professional recognition in the category of “Leader in Legal Consulting on Personal Data Protection.”
This award is particularly symbolic as it coincides with the 5th anniversary of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection of the Kyrgyz Republic. For more than a decade, the Public Foundation “Civil Initiative on Internet Policy” and its head, Tattu Mambetalieva, have played an active role in the establishment and development of this institution.
The establishment of a specialized regulatory authority on September 14, 2021, marked an important milestone in strengthening institutional oversight of the collection, processing, and storage of citizens’ personal data.
Amid large-scale digital transformation, ensuring consistent and effective regulatory oversight of these processes remains one of our key priorities, supported by an expert-driven and streamlined approach.
Key Areas of Our Joint Work
- Comprehensive Legal Consulting: Developing and implementing corporate data processing standards fully compliant with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
- Expert and Analytical Support: Contributing to the improvement of the regulatory framework, advancing digital trust institutions, and harmonizing national information protection standards.
- Public Awareness and Education: Promoting a culture of responsible data handling among businesses and enhancing the digital literacy of the population.
We express our sincere gratitude to the State Agency for Personal Data Protection of the Kyrgyz Republic for recognizing our work, as well as to all our national and international partners for their longstanding and fruitful cooperation.
The National Legal Corporation and PF CIIP reaffirm their commitment to the fundamental principles of digital security and will continue working to strengthen the essential safeguards that protect citizens and businesses in the digital environment of the Kyrgyz Republic.