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Gondosóra program data handling investigation

Overview

The Hungarian Ministry of Science and Technology has referred the Gondosóra program to the National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH) for investigation. Minister Zoltán Tanács stated that the ministry has gathered evidence suggesting the improper handling of personal data.

The investigation stems from allegations that Fidesz activists used personal information from the program to contact elderly citizens. Reports indicate an agreement existed between the Government Service Center and Fidesz that allowed activists to access data of users over the age of 78. The ministry is providing documentation to the NAIH to determine if data was accessed improperly, copied, or linked to other databases for unauthorized purposes.

Entities

National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information · Miklós Seszták · Publicus Institute · Zoltán Tanács · Prosecution Service of Hungary

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 7 SOURCES] Péter Magyar is suspected of theft involving a mobile phone at the Ötkert nightclub in June 2024. hellomagyar.hu · 10perc.hu · www.economx.hu · www.kiskegyed.hu · dailynewshungary.com · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The Prosecution Service requested the suspension of immunity for Péter Magyar, Balázs Hankó, and Miklós Seszták. hellomagyar.hu · www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · www.kiskegyed.hu · dailynewshungary.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Balázs Hankó is implicated in the NKA scandal. www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · hellomagyar.hu · dailynewshungary.com · index.hu
[● 4 SOURCES] Miklós Seszták is suspected of accepting official bribes in a case involving over 11 billion forints. hellomagyar.hu · www.economx.hu · dailynewshungary.com · index.hu
[● 4 SOURCES] Péter Magyar requested the suspension of his own immunity. 10perc.hu · www.economx.hu · hirklikk.hu · wiadomosci.wp.pl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Prosecution Service reclassified the investigation into Péter Magyar from vandalism/disorderly conduct to theft. 10perc.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Prosecution Service rejected Péter Magyar's criticisms of the organization. hirklikk.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] A survey shows 54 percent of Hungarians support the Prosecution Service's decision regarding Péter Magyar. magyarnemzet.hu

Timeline

9 days ago

[POLITICS] 11 sources
Péter Magyar and two MPs face immunity suspension requests
The Hungarian Prosecution Service has requested the lifting of immunity for MPs Péter Magyar, Balázs Hankó, and Miklós Seszták over allegations of theft, bribery, and breach of fiduciary duty.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Gondosóra program referred to NAIH over data handling suspicions
Hungary's Ministry of Science and Technology has referred the Gondosóra program to the NAIH following suspicions that Fidesz activists improperly accessed personal data of elderly users.

Sources

10perc.hu · 168.hu · dailynewshungary.com · economx.hu · gyorihirek.hu · hellomagyar.hu · hirklikk.hu · hvg.hu · index.hu · kiskegyed.hu · klubradio.hu · lakmusz.hu · mno.hu · nepszava.hu · tudas.hu · wiadomosci.wp.pl

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