Cookie consent in Magyarország
Consent and privacy law in Magyarország
GDPR applies since 25 May 2018, with national Act CXII of 2011 as amended
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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
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
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
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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.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Hungary requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Hungary audit.
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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.