Vietnam: Prohibition of goods and services in Law on Digital Technology Industry
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Law on Digital Technology Industry including the prohibition of goods and services enters into force
On 1 January 2026, the Digital Technology Industry Law enters into force. The law prohibits specific uses of AI, including systems that manipulate behaviour without users’ awareness, exploit vulnerabilities, or classify individuals based on inferred…
SourceLaw on Digital Technology Industry including the prohibition of goods and services was adopted by National Assembly
On 14 June 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Digital Technology Industry Law. The law prohibits specific uses of AI, including systems that manipulate behaviour without users’ awareness, exploit vulnerabilities, or classify individu…
SourceDigital Technology Industry Law including the prohibition of goods and services was introduced to National Assembly
On 8 October 2024, the Digital Technology Industry Law was introduced to the National Assembly. The law delineates the prohibited activities of AI in Article 80. In particular, AI systems that influence behaviour without awareness, exploit vulnerabi…
SourceClosed consultation on Digital Technology Industry Law including the prohibition of goods and services
On 2 September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) closes its public consultation on Digital Technology Industry Law. The law delineates the prohibited activities of AI in Article 80. In particular, AI systems that influence be…
SourceOpened consultation on Digital Technology Industry Law including the prohibition of goods and services
On 2 July 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) opened a public consultation on Digital Technology Industry Law until 2 September 2024. The law delineates the prohibited activities of artificial intelligence (AI) in Article 80. I…
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