We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the Hungarian Government’s electronic identification system so called “Client Gate” (in Hungarian: Ügyfélkapu) service will be phased out on 16 January 2025. The Client Gate will be replaced by the Client Gate+ and the Digital Citizenship Program (in Hungarian: Digitális Állampolgárság Program DÁP) mobile application (this last one is available only for Hungarian citizens).

This is an important change because anyone who fails to register for Client Gate+ and/or DÁP may temporarily lose access to the government's KAÜ (Central Identification Agent) system and to additional services available through the Client Gate, including access to the "Company Gate" of the company/entity they represent.

National eHealth Infrastructure (EESZT) Welcomes AI Developers

Curious about accessing personal health data (EHR) stored in Hungary's National eHealth Infrastructure (EESZT)? Discover the eligibility criteria for applicants and guidelines for accessing public databases in our latest summary from AZS Partners Law Firm.

The Health Data Processing Act (Act XLVII of 1997 on the so-called EüAk.) has been amended, which creates the possibility for applicants to access certain data based on a request to the operator of the EESZT (National eHealth Infrastructure) for the purpose of training, testing and evaluation of artificial intelligence algorithms, as well as for the development of medical devices and digital health applications. Moreover, they will be able to do so in a secure processing environment established within the National eHealth Infrastructure system.

Government Decree No. 7/2024 (I. 25.), amending Government Decree of 197/2022 (VI. 4.) on extra-profit taxes (“Decree on Extra profit taxes”) was published in the Official Gazette No. 8 of 2024 on 25 January 2024.

The amendment concerns Article 4/A of Decree on Extra-profit taxes, which introduces a new tax, the extra-profit tax on pharmaceutical manufacturers for the tax year 2024, with retroactive effect from 1 January 2024, in addition to the special tax previously levied on pharmaceutical manufacturers.

1. What is the purpose of periodic inspection of medical devices?

All healthcare providers in Hungary, including those defined as healthcare providers according to Act CLIV of 1997 on health care (referred to as the “Healthcare Act”), have a mandatory responsibility to regularly examine their high-risk medical devices.