Vietnam: Guidelines concerning data protection regulation in decree implementing Law on Artificial Intelligence (No. 142/2026/ND-CP)
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Decree implementing Law on Artificial Intelligence including data protection requirements entered into force
On 1 May 2026, the Decree implementing the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), including provisions on data protection regulation, entered into force. The decree permits providers using personal data in their AI systems to use the personal data pro…
Prime Minister signed decree implementing Law on Artificial Intelligence including data protection requirements
On 30 April 2026, the Prime Minister of Vietnam signed the decree implementing the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), including provisions on data protection regulation. The decree permits providers using personal data in their AI systems to use t…
Ministry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Decree No. 2026/ND-CP implementing Law on Artificial Intelligence including data protection requirements
On 9 February 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology opened a consultation on Decree No. 2026/ND-CP implementing the Law on AI. Article 38 requires agencies and individuals managing or using AI infrastructure and data to apply technical and ma…