Továbbítás

Továbbítás is a Hungarian noun derived from the verb továbbítani, meaning to forward, to transmit, or to pass on. It denotes the act of transferring something from one entity to another, often as an intermediate step rather than as a final handover. The prefix tovább- conveys “further” or “on” and combines with the suffix -ítás to form a process noun.

In information technology and communications, továbbítás refers to forwarding or routing of messages, emails, or data packets from a source to downstream recipients. In postal and courier services it denotes forwarding mail or parcels to a new address. In broadcasting and telecommunications it can indicate the transmission of programs or signals through a network to end users. In legal or organizational contexts, továbbítás may denote the transfer of rights, duties, or documents between parties.

In data protection, adattovábbítás denotes the transfer of personal data to third parties, which is often regulated by law. GDPR regimes govern the conditions under which data may be transmitted domestically or across borders, including safeguards and purpose limitations.

Differences from átradás: továbbítás emphasizes the process of passing something onward, while átradás focuses on the moment of handing over or delivery of an item into another’s possession. In common usage, továbbítás is widely used for information or data streams, while átradás is used for tangible handovers or the assignment of tasks or authority.