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What are the responsibilities of the Hungary Data Protection Authority?

Among others, the Authority is entrusted with duties in connection with the Schengen Information System (SIS), the Customs Information System (CIS), Europol, Eurodac and the Visa Information System (VIS) as well as represent Hungary in the common data protection supervisory bodies of the European Union.

Is the Hungarian data protection regime sector-neutral?

This sector-neutral and generally applicable nature of the Hungarian data protection regime was, to the extent possible, consciously retained by the legislator when the necessary legislative steps were taken to align the Hungarian legal system with the EU data protection reform.

What does DPA stand for?

On 23 August 2016, the Hungarian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Agency (DPA) released comprehensive guidance on employment background checks, covering contact requests sent to past employers, criminal background…

Why are Hungarian professionals so important to Africa?

The thousands of African professionals who graduated from Hungarian universities in the 70s and 80s, form an unbreakable link between our country and the continent. So do the several buildings, plants and roads planned or constructed by Hungarian experts in Africa.

How many Hungarian embassies are there in Africa?

So do the several buildings, plants and roads planned or constructed by Hungarian experts in Africa. It is true that from the more than 10 embassies operating in the region in the 70s and 80s, only two have been kept today, in Kenya and the Republic of South Africa.

What do Hungary and Africa have in common?

We believe that Hungary and Africa have a lot more to offer each other in their cooperation. Beyond the context of our bilateral relations, Hungary is connected to Africa through the EU’s common foreign and security policy, as well as EU programs for cooperation and humanitarian aid.