Vietnam: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Implementing Regulations of Law on Personal Data Protection

Progress

Current status

in force

01 Jan 2026 in force

31 Dec 2025 adopted

Scope

Implementers

Vietnam

Policy Area

Data governance

Policy Instrument

Cross-border data transfer regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

cross-cutting

Government Branch

executive

Government Body

central government

Implementation Level

national

Timeline of events

01 Jan 2026

in force

Implementing Regulations of Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation entered into force

On 1 January 2026, the Implementing Regulations of the Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation entered into force. The Implementing Regulations further specify the regulatory requirements established by the fr…

Source

Event type order

Action type implementation

Government branch executive

Government body central government

31 Dec 2025

adopted

Prime Minister adopted Implementing Regulations of Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 31 December 2025, the Prime Minister adopted the Implementing Regulations of the Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation, which will enter into force on 1 January 2026. The Implementing Regulations further …

Source

Event type order

Action type adoption