Bishkek, Oct. 28, 2026 /Kabar/. An international forum on personal data protection and digital security, titled "Data Protection Forum 2026: Trust. Security. Future," is taking place today, October 28, at the IT-Hub Technopark in Bishkek.
The event marks the fifth anniversary of the State Agency for Personal Data Protection of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The forum has brought together representatives from government agencies, international expert organizations, and the IT sector to discuss pressing issues in digital security. Key topics include countering cyber threats, cross-border data transfer, the protection of personal information in the age of artificial intelligence, and the development of a digital state. During the event, the agency will present the results of five years of work aimed at improving legislation and developing an institutional framework for the protection of personal data in Kyrgyzstan.
Plans also include the signing of memoranda of cooperation with relevant foreign authorities. The program features panel discussions and expert presentations covering topics such as cyber hygiene, the role of major technology companies, and the regulation of artificial intelligence.
Speakers include international experts from the European Union, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and Deloitte, as well as representatives from the public and private sectors of the digital industry in Kyrgyzstan and CIS countries.
