As previously reported, the Tisza Party’s mobile app may be collecting an alarming amount of data about its users. That became painfully clear to everyone — even those who hadn’t downloaded the app — after a list containing 200,000 names appeared online last weekend. Evidence suggests the massive database likely originated from Tisza Vilag itself. The leaked file even contained home addresses, which, if voluntarily provided by users upon registration, served for the party to send notifications of Tisza Party events near by, Mandiner had pointed out.
GPS Coordinates of Users
In addition to home addresses, geographical coordinates are also shown in the list next to most of the names. This data likely indicates the location of the user at the time of registering on the Tisza application.
Data protection experts warn that accessing and storing GPS coordinates for extended periods pose serious risks - especially when leaks of this magnitude occur. Location data can be used to identify individuals, especially when paired with social media profiles or other public information — effectively turning someone’s life into an “open book.”
Beyond privacy concerns, such detailed location data could contribute to inferring information on the individual's lifestyle, work schedule and daily habits, exposing users to security threats, including scams or even break-ins.
It may also have political consequences: the leaked data including geographic positioning could reveal both where a political party’s support is strongest and which voters back which party — a chilling thought for anyone concerned with democratic transparency.
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