Vietnam: Cybersecurity regulation in Cybersecurity Law
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Cybersecurity Law including cybersecurity obligations enters into force
On 1 July 2026, the Cybersecurity Law, including cybersecurity obligations, enters into force. The Law applies to public and private entities that own, operate, or use information systems affecting national security, public order, or lawful rights a…
SourceCybersecurity Law including cybersecurity obligations was adopted by National Assembly
On 10 December 2025, the Cybersecurity Law, including cybersecurity obligations, was adopted by the National Assembly. The Law applies to public and private entities that own, operate, or use information systems affecting national security, public o…
SourceCybersecurity Law including cybersecurity obligations was introduced to National Assembly
On 31 October 2025, the Cybersecurity Law, including cybersecurity obligations, was introduced to the National Assembly. The law requires information system managers to implement measures to detect, prevent, and respond to illegal intrusions throug…
SourceMinistry of Public Security closes consultation on draft Cybersecurity Law including cybersecurity obligations
On 16 July 2025, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam closes the consultation on a draft Cybersecurity Law. The draft Cyber Security Law, if enacted, would replace the 2015 Law on Cyber Information Security and the 2018 Law on Cyber Security. …
SourceMinistry of Public Security opened consultation on draft Cybersecurity Law including cybersecurity obligations
On 26 June 2025, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam opened a consultation on a draft Cybersecurity Law until 16 July 2025. The draft Cyber Security Law, if enacted, would replace the 2015 Law on Cyber Information Security and the 2018 Law on…
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