Identification in Hungary undergoes major changes from September
Identification processes in Hungary will undergo significant changes from September with the introduction of the Digital Citizenship Programme. Instead of searching for your ID card or driving licence when stopped by the police, you will now only need to present your smartphone.
The Digital Citizenship Programme enables citizens to store all their essential documents – including ID cards, driving licences, and passports – within a single mobile app.
According to vezess.hu, the new system allows individuals to leave their physical identification documents at home and carry only their phones. The app is already available for download, but to participate in the programme, users must first complete a one-time registration at a government office. However, from 1 September, this step can be done online.
Changes to police identification procedures
As a result of this programme, the police identification process will also be updated. Officers will verify your identity using a Novamobil device and a QR code generated by the Digital Citizenship app. The verification process will be automated through pre-selected databases, meaning you will no longer need to carry your driving licence, for example, when travelling by car.
In addition to simplifying identification, the app offers several other conveniences. These include the ability to request a criminal record certificate with a single click, create legally recognised documents with digital signatures accepted across all EU member states, and schedule appointments at government offices.
All you need is a smartphone with a compatible operating system.
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Fraudsters who want to empty your bank accounts, borrow mortgages in your name and impersonate you for anything now only need to steal your smart phone and they have every single essential government document – your entire life in their hands. No thanks. This will lead to enormous security vulnerability for Hungarians. Explain how the government will ensure Hungarians will be protected from fraud if you are going to do anything like this. It’s way way way too risky.
Not a chance in hell.
I will not allow the government to have this much data on me or to be able to track me so easily. This is the brainchild of the W.E.F. and a stated part of its far-Left agenda, and I’m surprised the Hungarian government is abiding by this diktat.
Central banks’ digital currencies (with an expiration date!) are coming next.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the app also seruptitiously tracks your location.
Ik zou het ook niet doen ze nemen zo je identiteit over en jij kunt dan niks beginnen, en je zit vervolgens aan grote schulden en ellende vast en de overheid kan je nog meer controleren,nee dank je,ze weten nu al meer dan genoeg van.dat meneer Viktor Orbán daar mee ingestemd heeft dat kan ik zeker niet snappen. Hoe kan hij onze veiligheid garanderen, dat kan hij zo niet.dus niet aan beginnen.
Bad idea do not waste money on it. Allow people the choice. If persons want to retain the ID card, allow them.
Which will be hacked and all your data is available to crooks and scammers. Resist digital currency and ID.