Changes to the consumer conciliation procedure from 1 January 2024
From 1 January 2024, the Hungarian Consumer Protection Act's conciliation procedure has been amended in several respects – in our view, with mixed results.
Our Firm’s Data Protection Policy changes
In view of the changes in legislation and in our actual data management, Tivadar Law Firm's Data Protection Policy will be amended as of 1 September 2023.
In particular, we would like to highlight that the Firm will no longer send newsletters and will use cookies, which are different from the previous ones, but still anonymised and therefore do not involve personal data processing.
Our new Data Protection Policy is available here.
Dr. Krisztián Tivadar
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This article contains general information and is not intended for use as legal advice or legal opinion. Although we have made every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information in this article, it is possible that the article may not contain the most recent legal or other information due to any changes in the legal environment. The information provided here does not create a client-lawyer relationship between the website visitor / article reader and Tivadar Law Firm. If you would like to ask for our assistance in a specific case, we are at your disposal via the contact details below.
In particular, we would like to highlight that the Firm will no longer send newsletters and will use cookies, which are different from the previous ones, but still anonymised and therefore do not involve personal data processing.
Our new Data Protection Policy is available here.
Dr. Krisztián Tivadar
Photo credit: pexels.com
This article contains general information and is not intended for use as legal advice or legal opinion. Although we have made every effort to provide accurate, up-to-date information in this article, it is possible that the article may not contain the most recent legal or other information due to any changes in the legal environment. The information provided here does not create a client-lawyer relationship between the website visitor / article reader and Tivadar Law Firm. If you would like to ask for our assistance in a specific case, we are at your disposal via the contact details below.
Fourth occasion
Upon SMD Group’s request, we reviewed in August the Chapter on Hungary of the SMD Country Index – an international trademark law database – together with the following trademark guides: Trademark Practitioner’s Guide, Trademark Licensing Guide, Trademark Use Requirements Guide and Grace Periods for Renewals Guide for the fourth time.
...and we are proud of this!:)
Krisztián Tivadar, LL.M.
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...and we are proud of this!:)
Krisztián Tivadar, LL.M.
Photo credit: pexels.com
This year consumer protection blooms in May!
Which are the most recent amendments in consumer protection? In the latest article of our series on consumer protection changes, we cover the tightening regulation on price marking in the event of price reductions, the new elements of the list of unfair commercial practices and amendments to the government decree applicable to consumer contracts.
The use of artificial intelligence in data management in the financial sector – In the wake of the largest data protection fine in Hungary
The Hungarian Data Protection Authority has imposed the highest ever data protection fine in connection with the unlawful use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Rules applicable to executive employees – part 1
In the first part of our series on executive employees, we look at which employees are covered by the provisions applicable to executive employees.
Novelties regarding fines for consumer protection law breaches
New provisions on consumer protection sanctions enter into force on 28 May 2022. It seems that the Hungarian authority will, in certain cases, be authorised to impose unlimited fines, sometimes even set on an uncertain basis. Will the legislator correct this situation until the effective date?
It has certainly been adopted, but how far implemented? – Comments on the January 2022 consumer protection Government Decree
Observations on Government Decree 373/2021, which set out new consumer protection rules for businesses
