Progress

Current status
in force
01 Jul 2026in force
11 Dec 2025adopted
31 Oct 2025under deliberation
15 Aug 2025processing consultation
12 Aug 2025in consultation

Scope

Implementers
Vietnam
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
ML and AI development
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Jul 2026
in force

Law on Digital Transformation including cybersecurity regulation enters into force

On 1 July 2026, the Law on Digital Transformation enters into force. Article 4(5) mandates the implementation of cybersecurity and data protection measures throughout the design, deployment, operation, and use of digital systems, including monitorin…

Event typelaw
Action typeimplementation
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycentral government
11 Dec 2025
adopted

National Assembly adopted Law on Digital Transformation including cybersecurity regulation

On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Digital Transformation. The Law sets out cybersecurity obligations for organisations and individuals participating in digital transformation. Article 4(5) establishes requireme…

Event typelaw
Action typeadoption
Government branchlegislature
Government bodyparliament
31 Oct 2025
under deliberation

Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including cybersecurity regulation was introduced to National Assembly

On 31 October 2025, the Law on Digital Transformation was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law on Digital Transformation applies to domestic and foreign organisations and individuals directly involved in or related to digital tran…

Event typelaw
Action typeintroduction
Government branchlegislature
Government bodyparliament
15 Aug 2025
processing consultation

Ministry of Science and Technology closed consultation on Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including cybersecurity regulation

On 15 August 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology closed the public consultation, which had been open since 12 August 2025. The Draft Law requires agencies, organisations, and individuals to comply with legal requirements on network informat…

Event typelaw
Action typeconsultation closed
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycentral government
12 Aug 2025
in consultation

Ministry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including cybersecurity regulation

On 12 August 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology opened a public consultation until 15 August 2025 on the Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025. The Draft Law requires agencies, organisations, and individuals to comply with legal requir…

Event typelaw
Action typeconsultation opened
Government branchexecutive
Government bodycentral government