Verified on 3 November 2026.
Will eTurista be delayed? There is a risk, but no confirmed postponement
If you host through Airbnb or Booking, your main concern is when new duties and possible restrictions will arrive. The dispute over guest data could prolong preparations for eTurista. However, the verified documents do not establish a new postponement or its duration.
The objections were reported today by iDNES. When planning next season, distinguish three things: eTurista's timetable, new municipal powers, and duties you already have.
The proposal already said 2028. That is not the result of today's dispute
The Ministry for Regional Development's September proposal sets a proposed effective date of 1 January 2028. ÚOOÚ's October comments therefore cannot explain why that date appeared in the September text. It is also a proposed date for the law to take effect, not a firmly confirmed launch day. Proposal, Article VII.
Why discuss a possible delay? The authority seeks changes to how data is handled. If the final approach requires redesigned data flows or access rights, rewriting a few sentences in the law would not be enough. That is a possible consequence of the objections, not a documented new timetable.
The ministry still describes internal testing and further development after legislation is approved. This statement does not tell us how long the disputed changes would take. Current information from the ministry.
Would a delay to eTurista also postpone Airbnb restrictions?
Not automatically. The ministerial proposal combines records with new municipal powers. A delay to the whole package could also delay the powers it contains. But a separate proposal from MPs also exists: parliamentary bill 107. As of 3 November, it is on the session agenda; it is not enacted law.
eTurista could be redesigned
Narrower access or a different way of transferring data need not mean the end of the project.
Regulation could take another route
A dispute over personal data does not itself stop separate proposals to restrict short-term accommodation.
For your budget, the conclusion is straightforward: do not assume another unrestricted season just because of this news. Follow developments in guest records separately from proposals that could affect the number of hosting days or operating conditions.
An 'entirely unacceptable' provision: what ÚOOÚ objects to
In its comments of 13 October, the Czech Office for Personal Data Protection (ÚOOÚ) writes, in translation: 'By contrast, Section 9n is entirely unacceptable'. This is the provision listing recipients entitled to access.
According to the authority, a different model was agreed on 4 September: a repository from which you would send personal data to the relevant institutions to meet your obligations. Under the agreement it describes, access would belong to you, except for checks on the accuracy of submitted personal data. ÚOOÚ says the draft does not reflect that agreement. ÚOOÚ comments, reference UOOU-01495/26-13.
The distinction is whether you send a particular output to the relevant authority or the institution obtains data by accessing the system directly. The final arrangement could determine which technical changes are needed.
Which authorities would have access under the proposal?
Proposed Section 9n provides for more than recipient. However, the institutions have different access scopes and purposes. It would be inaccurate to say every official would see every guest's complete identity documents.
| Recipient | Purpose of access under the proposal |
|---|---|
| You, as the accommodation provider | Your own property and guests; fulfilling obligations. |
| Ministry for Regional Development | Specified data for tourism statistics and management. |
| Local fee administrator | Administration of local fees. |
| Financial Analytical Office (FAÚ) | International sanctions, money laundering and terrorist financing. |
| Czech Statistical Office | Official statistics within the relevant scope. |
| Trade Licensing Office | Inspections and offences; specified data and total guest counts. |
| Municipal office of a municipality with extended powers | Registration checks and related entries. |
| Municipal office | Checks on local regulation; specified data including guest counts. |
Source: Section 9n of the submitted proposal. The Financial Analytical Office is not the same institution as the Czech Financial Administration. This list also does not mean a public list of your guests.
Removing a name does not necessarily make a guest anonymous
ÚOOÚ also warns that remaining information could identify a person indirectly and calls for a revised privacy impact assessment. In its view, removing direct identifiers alone may not be enough. Objections concerning anonymisation and impact assessment.
Imagine a small apartment with just guest from an unusual country on a particular date. Someone who knows the circumstances might infer who the record describes, even without a name. This is a hypothetical risk example, not an account of an actual eTurista data leak.
Your existing record-keeping duties do not disappear
In its comments, the Ministry of the Interior asks for the proposal to cover all relevant accommodation providers and ensure that the police receive the required information about foreign guests. It points to inconsistent definitions that could leave some providers reporting outside the new system. Ministry of the Interior comments.
Do not conflate these issues. The need to identify a foreign guest for police reporting does not itself explain why another recipient would need the same data. Equally, objections to other authorities' access do not cancel police reporting.
Until the rules in force change, continue meeting the obligations that apply to your operation. Do not add check-in fields simply because they appear in a proposal, but do not stop existing reporting because a headline says access has been rejected.
What you need to know before next season
Is a further delay to eTurista confirmed because of ÚOOÚ?
Can I rely on a launch on 1 January 2028?
Does this prevent municipalities from obtaining new powers for now?
Should I stop using UbyPort or change my records?
We follow the timetable and restrictions, not just the data dispute
At Superhostem, we follow the response to the comments, the revised proposal and separate municipal-regulation proposals. We will distinguish changes to timing, record-keeping requirements and the conditions for hosting itself. Those are the differences that matter for your next season, pricing and investments.
Status as of 3 November 2026. This article distinguishes the submitted proposal from duties currently in force; it is not individual legal advice. The linked text transcriptions of official documents include links to the originals. The cover is an AI-generated illustration; the screen does not show the actual eTurista interface.