As the registry of .hu domains, ISZT Nonprofit Ltd. (Internet Service Providers Council Network Coordination Center Nonprofit Ltd.) fulfills its legal obligation by conducting an annual data update via email.
According to the Domain Registration Policy, the Registry sends the data recorded in the Registry to the domain holder 30 days before the expiry of the domain name, but at least once a year.
According to Act LXIX of 2024 on Cybersecurity in Hungary, ISZT Nonprofit Ltd. is required to ensure that the contact details associated with .hu domain registrations are up to date.
The .hu Registry (domain.hu) – ISZT Nonprofit Ltd.
The Internet Service Providers Council (ISZT) is one of the most influential professional associations in the ICT industry. Its responsibilities include regulating, supervising, and managing public domains under the .hu country code top-level domain.
The association represents 55 internet service providers, ranging from small operators to large corporations, thus covering the broadest possible spectrum of stakeholders. Since its foundation in 1997, ISZT has carried out self-regulatory and advocacy activities.
According to the ISZT Association’s Domain Registration Policy, it ensures the unified and efficient management of the registration, delegation, and maintenance of .hu public domains. To perform these tasks, the association has mandated its wholly owned subsidiary, ISZT Nonprofit Ltd., with domain registration and management. ISZT Nonprofit Ltd. enters into franchise agreements with registrars, who thereby gain the right to contract with domain applicants.
Legal background of the annual data update
Act LXIX of 2024 on Cybersecurity in Hungary
20§ (1) The top-level domain registry shall maintain a central register of domain names registered under the top-level domain.
(2) The central domain name register shall contain:
a) the domain name concerned,
b) the date of registration,
c) the name of the domain name holder, a valid email address and telephone number for contact, and
d) the name, email address, and telephone number of the administrative contact managing the domain name, if different from the data in point c).
(3) The purpose of processing the data specified in (2) is to keep the identification and contact details of the domain holder (natural or legal person) and the administrative contact managing the domain up to date.
(4) To ensure the authenticity and integrity of the data in the central domain name register, the top-level domain registry is required to publicly disclose the verification procedure – as pre-approved by SZTFH (Supervisory Authority).
(5) The top-level domain registry shall make the data in the central domain register publicly accessible, with the exception of personal data.
Procedure for verifying data in the central domain name register
To ensure the authenticity and integrity of the data in the Registry, the Registry operates a verification procedure.
4.3.2 Verification by the Registry
1) Regular data update: The Registry sends the registered data to the domain holder 30 days before the domain’s expiry date, but at least once a year. If the data is incorrect or outdated, the domain holder must request an update through their Registrar within 15 days.
Domain Registration Policy
3.6.5 During the lifetime of a domain name, in order to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the Registry’s data, as well as to inform the domain holder, the Registry is obliged to perform the following tasks:
- The Registry sends the registered data to the domain holder 30 days before the domain’s expiry date, but at least once a year. In case of incorrect or outdated data, the domain holder must immediately request correction via their Registrar.
- Upon the domain holder’s request, the Registry sends them the registered data. The domain holder must then immediately request correction via their Registrar if the data is incorrect or outdated.
- The Registry notifies domain holders of changes to the Policy at least 30 days before they take effect.
- The Registry notifies the domain holder if the domain name is revoked or placed into pre-deletion parking.
Data Processing Information – Processing of personal data related to the registration of public domains under the .HU ccTLD
6.2 Right to rectification
According to the Domain Registration Policy, the domain holder is obliged to ensure that valid and current identification and contact details are registered in the Registry. Failure to comply may result in the revocation of the domain name (Section 6.1.g).
Therefore, you have both the right and contractual obligation to request correction of any incorrectly registered or changed data. Once your identity has been credibly verified and your request substantiated, the correction will be carried out without delay, and you will be notified accordingly.
Data privacy
Our data privacy policy: https://www.domain.hu/data-privacy/
Frequently Asked Questions
Its purpose is to ensure that the data in the domain register is accurate and up to date. As the .hu domain registry, we are legally obliged to carry this out.
If the data is accurate and up to date, no further action is required.
The annual data update email specifies your domain registrar or registration partner.
You can only update your registered data through your registrar or registration partner. The registry (ISZT Nonprofit Ltd.) does not perform direct data updates.
If your data is incorrect or not credible, your domain name may be removed from the zone according to Section 6.1.e of the Domain Registration Policy. As a result, the related website and email addresses may stop functioning.
If your data is not up to date, please contact your registrar or registration partner immediately to update it. Failure to do so may result in loss of the domain name, especially if ISZT Nonprofit Ltd. cannot contact you during an authority or complaint-handling procedure.
It means that if the domain’s associated data is not updated and no annual data update takes place, the operation of the domain may be suspended. In that case:
- the website will not be accessible,
- email addresses will stop working.
No! ISZT Nonprofit Ltd. never asks for banking details or payment in connection with the annual data update. If you receive such a request, it is likely a phishing attempt. Please do not provide any data!