Vietnam: Data protection regulation in Law on Digital Transformation, 2025
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Law on Digital Transformation including data protection regulation enters into force
On 1 July 2026, the Law on Digital Transformation enters into force. The law prohibits organisations and individuals participating in digital transformation from unlawful collection, use, sharing, buying, selling, or exploitation of digital data. Ar…
SourceLaw on Digital Transformation including data protection regulation was adopted by National Assembly
On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Digital Transformation. Article 5(3) establishes a prohibition on unlawful collection, use, sharing, buying, selling, or exploitation of digital data. Article 4(5) establishes …
SourceDraft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including data protection 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…
SourceMinistry of Science and Technology closed consultation on Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including data protection regulation
On 15 August 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology closed the public consultation, which had been open since 12 August 2025, on the Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025. The Draft Law requires agencies, organisations, and individuals par…
SourceMinistry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Digital Transformation, 2025 including data protection 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 participating in or related…
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