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Cookie consent in Magyarország

Consent and privacy law in Magyarország

In short
Hungary enforces the GDPR through the NAIH, building on its earlier Act CXII of 2011, which was amended to align with the regulation. Cookie rules sit in the Electronic Communications Act and require consent for non-essential cookies. The NAIH has been active in enforcement, issuing significant fines including over data retention and security. Hungarian guidance requires opt-in consent, clear information in Hungarian, and an easy reject path. The NAIH expects controllers to keep records of consent and to avoid bundling consent with unrelated terms. Pre-ticked boxes are treated as invalid.
Status

GDPR applies since 25 May 2018, with national Act CXII of 2011 as amended

Primary law
GDPR
Languages

hu

Who must comply

Any organization that offers goods or services to people in the EU or monitors their behavior, wherever the organization is based.

Penalties

Up to 20 million euros or 4 percent of global annual turnover, whichever is higher

Key obligations

  • Obtain prior, opt-in consent before non-essential cookies
  • Make refusing as easy as accepting
  • Keep records that prove consent
  • Honor withdrawal at any time
  • Respect data subject rights (access, erasure, portability)

Local guidance

  • Use opt-in consent under the Electronic Communications Act
  • Provide notices in Hungarian
  • Avoid bundling consent with unrelated terms
  • Keep records of consent for the NAIH

How ConsentX helps

  • Prior-script blocking for true opt-in
  • Equal-weight Allow and Reject controls
  • Tamper-evident consent receipts and evidence
  • One-click withdrawal trigger
  • Built-in DSAR workflow with 30-day SLA
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This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.

How to comply with Hungary using ConsentX

  1. 1

    Scan your website

    Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Hungary.

  2. 2

    Show a geo-aware consent banner

    Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Hungary requires, automatically.

  3. 3

    Block trackers until consent

    Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.

  4. 4

    Record tamper-evident proof

    Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Hungary audit.

  5. 5

    Handle data requests on time

    Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Which authority enforces data protection in Hungary?+

The NAIH, the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, enforces the GDPR and the national cookie rules under the Electronic Communications Act.

Are pre-ticked consent boxes allowed in Hungary?+

No. The NAIH treats pre-ticked boxes as invalid consent. A clear affirmative action is required for non-essential cookies and other consent-based processing.