Vietnam: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Law on Personal Data Protection
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Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation enters into force
On 1 January 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection enters into force. The Law delineates the circumstances under which personal data may be transferred abroad, including the sharing of data with recipients situated outside of Vietnam, participat…
SourceLaw on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer 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 delineates the circumstances under which personal data may be transferred abroad, including the sharing of data with recipients situated ou…
SourceLaw on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer 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 delineates the circumstances under which personal data may be transferred abroad, including the sharing of data with recipients situated o…
SourceClosed consultation on Draft Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 24 November 2024, the Ministry of Public Security closed the public consultation on the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection. The draft law delineates the circumstances under which personal data may be transferred abroad, including the sharing o…
SourceOpened consultation on Draft Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer 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 law delineates the circumstances under which personal data may be transferred abroad, includin…
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