Published: December 13 2023
The Hungarian Parliament has passed a new law called Digital Citizenship (DAP), which will be implemented in the autumn of 2024. This scheme aims to provide greater access and convenience to citizens by allowing them to conduct various tasks through their mobile phones.
Key Features of Digital Citizenship Law
- Mobile Phone Usage: Citizens will be able to use their mobile phones to conduct business, show identification, provide e-signatures, and pay public utility bills.
- Phased Implementation: The scheme will be launched in September 2024 for basic identification and applications to authorities. In 2025 and 2026, the range of digitally accessible services will be expanded.
- Optional and Compliant with EU Regulations: Digital Citizenship is an optional cloud-based application that complies with the EU's new Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services (eIDAS) regulatory framework.
Anti-Discrimination Regulations in Public Education
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Questions & Answers
What is the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme in Hungary? The Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme is a new program launched in Hungary that allows citizens to conduct their businesses, show IDs, provide e-signatures, and make payments for public utility bills using their mobile phones.
When will the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme be launched? The Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme is set to be launched in the autumn of 2024.
What services can be accessed through the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme? Initially, from September 1 next year, the DAP can be used for full identification, submitting applications to authorities for certificates, and conducting the most common personal businesses. The circle of digitally accessible services will be expanded significantly in 2025 and further in 2026.
Is the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme mandatory for citizens in Hungary? No, the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme is optional for citizens in Hungary. Conventional methods for using services would still remain in place for those who choose not to use the DAP.
How was the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme developed? The Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme has been developed in line with the EU's new Electronic Identification, Authentication and Trust Services (eIDAS) regulatory framework.
What was the result of the vote on the law approving the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme? The law approving the Digital Citizenship (DAP) scheme was approved with 113 votes in favor, 37 against, and 13 abstentions.
What other law was adopted by the Hungarian parliament? The Hungarian parliament also adopted anti-discrimination regulations in public education. This law, approved with 143 votes in favor, 6 against, and 12 abstentions, will enter into force in January next year.
What are the consequences for primary schools that fail to offer education to disadvantaged students at the legally regulated level? In line with the anti-discrimination regulations in public education, primary schools in Hungary could see a 10 percent reduction in central budget support if they fail to offer education to disadvantaged students at the legally regulated level.
