About digital literacy

In accordance with the State Program "Digital Kazakhstan", approved by the Decree of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 12, 2017 No. 827, a target indicator is provided for increasing the level of digital literacy of the population to 83% by 2022.

• 2019 – 78.5%
• 2020 – 80.0%
• 2021 – 81.5%
• 2022– 83.0%

According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Informatization" dated November 24, 2015 No. 418-V, the concept of "digital literacy" means the following:

Digital literacy is a person's knowledge and ability to use information and communication technologies in everyday and professional activities.

Digital literacy consists of basic and professional digital skills.

Basic digital skills include the following five competencies:

1. Basic digital skills, including the confident use of a personal computer and laptop, mobile devices, the Internet, security and data protection;
2. Skills of using "electronic government" and public services, including obtaining the necessary electronic public services "online" without leaving home;
3. Skills of using "Open Government", including the use of the four components of "Open Government";
4. "E-commerce" skills, which include the skills of purchasing, selling and promoting goods and services "online";
5. Information security skills, including personal data protection, protection of PCs, tablets, smartphones, etc., protection on the Internet, protection during financial transactions.

Professional digital skills include five competencies of basic digital skills and:

Media skills – skills of using digital devices (digital cameras, video cameras, etc.);
Professional digital skills — skills of using software and hardware solutions in professional activities.