Vietnam: Data protection regulation in Law on Personal Data Protection
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Law on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation enters into force
On 1 January 2031, the Law on Personal Data Protection enters into force. Under Article 41 of the "Implementing Regulations of the Law on Personal Data Protection" (adopted 31 December 2025), small businesses have until 5 years from the effective da…
SourceLaw on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation enters into force with grace period for small businesses
On 1 January 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection enters into force. The Law states that organisations and individuals handling personal data must obtain clear consent from data subjects before processing their data, with special provisions for…
SourceLaw on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation was adopted by National Assembly
On 26 June 2025, the Law on Personal Data Protection was adopted by the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law states that organisations and individuals handling personal data must obtain clear consent from data subjects before processing their data,…
SourceLaw on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation was introduced to National Assembly of Vietnam
On 5 May 2025, the Law on Personal Data Protection was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law states that organisations and individuals handling personal data must obtain clear consent from data subjects before processing their data…
SourceClosed consultation Draft Law on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation
On 24 November 2024, the Ministry of Public Security closed the public consultation on the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection. The draft states that organisations and individuals handling personal data must obtain clear consent from data subjects…
SourceOpened consultation Draft Law on Personal Data Protection including data protection regulation
On 24 September 2024, the Ministry of Public Security opened a consultation on the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection until 24 November 2024. The draft states that organisations and individuals handling personal data must obtain clear consent fro…
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