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2026-08-06 | IT Law

On 2 August 2026, Decree No. 7/2026 (VII. 30.) of the Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SZTFH)entered into force. The Decree lays down the detailed rules governing the authorisation and registration of crypto-asset service providers engaged in crypto-asset exchange validation activities. At the same time, it repeals the previously applicable SZTFH Decrees No. 10/2025 (VI. 26.) and No. 12/2025 (VI. 26.), which regulated the same subject matter.

The primary objective of the new Decree is to align the Hungarian regulatory framework with the European Union's legal framework governing crypto-assets while ensuring a more coherent and transparent system for the authorisation and supervision of service providers operating in this sector.

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2026-06-18 | IT Law

The President of the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) has issued Decree No. 6/2026. (VI. 8.) SZTFH, which comprehensively amends certain decrees on the subject of cybersecurity. The explicit intention of the legislator is to ease the situation of enterprises, significantly reduce administrative burdens, and promote market competition in the information technology security sector.

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2026-05-04 | IT Law

The Decree No. 5/2026 (III. 16.) of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), which entered into force on 20 March 2026, specifically amended Decree No. 4/2024 (III. 21.) of the NMHH governing out-of-court dispute resolution bodies (including the Online Platform Dispute Resolution Council, OPVT). The explicit objective of the amendment was to eliminate the practical obstacles of the previous regulatory framework: to reduce administrative burdens, to accelerate proceedings, and to ensure that the enforcement of users’ rights is free of charge.

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2026-01-09 | IT jog, IT Law

The legislator has adopted Act CXXXV of 2025 amending the relevant legislation, which introduces fundamental changes to the Hungarian cybersecurity regulatory framework.
The purpose of the amendment is twofold: on the one hand, to implement the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) at national level, and on the other hand, to clarify and extend the cybersecurity rules already in force in Hungary. The changes will enter into force gradually from 2026 and will affect a wide range of organisations that have previously not been subject to cybersecurity obligations, or only to a limited extent.

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2026-01-06 | IT Law

The implementation of European Union regulation concerning artificial intelligence has entered a new phase in Hungary.
Decree No. 44/2025 (XII. 23.) of the Ministry for National Economy (NGM) constitutes an implementing regulation related to high-risk artificial intelligence systems, setting out the rules governing the designation of bodies responsible for conducting conformity assessments.

Although the decree does not primarily apply to undertakings that develop or deploy AI systems, it has an indirect impact on all market participants that intend to place high-risk AI solutions into operation in Hungary.

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2025-11-18 | IT Law

As of 1 November 2025, the service of authentication of documents based on electronic identification (commonly known as AVDH) was discontinued.
This service was originally introduced by Act CCXXII of 2015 on Electronic Administration (hereinafter: the “Electronic Administration Act”), which also made electronic administration mandatory for economic operators. However, Act CIII of 2023 (hereinafter: the “Dáptv.”) initiated the gradual phasing-out of the AVDH service. Pursuant to Section 119 (2) of the Dáptv., private individuals have been prohibited from using the service since 1 January 2025, while economic operators were permitted to use it only until 31 October 2025.

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2025-11-18 | IT Law

Artificial intelligence (AI), and in particular generative models, have undergone explosive development in recent years. An increasing number of individuals rely on these systems for various informational, analytical, or even legal questions. There is no doubt that AI tools can be extremely useful: they provide rapid responses, are capable of processing vast amounts of data, and often offer easily comprehensible explanations.

At the same time, it is important to recognise that, due to the current functioning and limitations of AI systems, significant risks also arise — including within the legal domain. For this reason, it is advisable to use such tools consciously and with caution, and not to accept their output at face value, particularly where legal questions are concerned.

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2025-11-18 | IT Law

The Online Platform Dispute Resolution Board (OPVT) commenced its operations on 29 August, following the certification of the body by the Digital Services Coordinator. In this article, we provide a brief overview of the background, purpose and procedure of the OPVT.

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2021-05-15 | IT Law

The Hungarian government is planning to lower most of the tax burdens as a means of restarting the economy after the devastating effects of the corona virus. Part of the planned changes in taxation includes lowering the tax on incomes after cryptocurrency related activities. The new laws have not yet been accepted by Parliament, based on the current goals of the government however we can expect a welcome change in the taxation of crypto assets. We have summarized the most important expected changes below.

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