Hungary NAIH News

Gyerekeknek szóló adatvédelmi rajzpályázat a NAIH-tól

A NAIH adatvédelmi témájú gyermekrajz-pályázatot hirdet általános iskolás tanulók számára, beküldési határidő: 2026. május 20. A pályamunkákat zárt borítékban kell benyújtani.

EU Parliament Rejects Chat Control 1.0 Extension

The European Parliament voted 228 in favor, 311 against, and 92 abstentions on March 26, 2026, to reject the European Commission's proposal to extend the temporary exemption under Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 (Chat Control 1.0). As a result, the legal framework permitting providers of interpersonal communications services—webmail, messaging, and VoIP—to voluntarily detect, report, and remove CSAM in private communications ceased to apply starting April 4, 2026. Negotiations on the permanent framework (Chat Control 2.0 / CSAR) continue, with the next trilogue expected in April 2026.

NAIH Warns Public Bodies About Lawful Document Destruction Requirements

Hungary's NAIH issued a public notice on April 17, 2026, warning all public bodies that destruction of public interest data must comply with statutory procedures, including proper authorization, archival approval, and documentation. The authority explicitly references Section 220 of the Criminal Code, stating that unauthorized destruction may constitute the criminal offense of 'Abuse of Public Interest Data,' and that obstructing access to public interest data may also trigger disciplinary or labor law liability.