From an organisational perspective, the NAIH is an autonomous state administration organ; it may not be instructed in its functions and shall operate independently of other organs and of undue influence. The tasks of the NAIH may only be determined by an Act of Parliament...
The National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (hereinafter "the Authority" or "the NAIH") is responsible for monitoring and promoting the enforcement of two fundamental rights: the right to the protection of personal data and the right to freedom of information (access to data of public interest and data accessible on public interest grounds) in Hungary, as well as promoting the free movement of personal data within the European Union.