Public database to make communist-era informant files available in Hungary
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A database containing files on informants from the communist era has opened in Hungary. According to the news source, the aim of the system is to make it easier for interested parties to access former secret service documents. Detailed information on this is so far available only to a limited extent.
The handling of state security files has long been an important and controversial topic in the country. During the communist period, the secret service monitored many people and often used secret collaborators, so-called informants. Most of the documents are held in the Historical Archives of the State Security Services (ÁBTL). These files may be important for historians, researchers, and anyone who wishes to learn about their own past.
The initiative is linked to the long-standing question of public access to archival materials. With the help of the database, researchers and private individuals can search through the materials more easily. However, strict rules apply to the use of the files, particularly to protect personal data.
The opening represents a new opportunity for historical research and public debate. According to the authorities, the database may gradually expand, and new information on the details is expected later.
Sources: Telex
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