Vietnam: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP detailing certain articles and implementing measures of the 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

Decree No. 356/2025/NĐ-CP detailing certain articles and implementing measures of the Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation entered into force

On 1 January 2026, Decree No. 356/2025/NĐ-CP detailing certain articles and implementing measures of the Law on Personal Data Protection No. 91/2025/QH15 entered into force. The Decree establishes conditions for cross-border personal data transfer, …

Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
31 Dec 2025
adopted

Government adopted Decree No. 356/2025/NĐ-CP detailing certain articles and implementing measures of the Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 31 December 2025, the Government of Vietnam adopted Decree No. 356/2025/NĐ-CP detailing certain articles and implementing measures of the Law on Personal Data Protection No. 91/2025/QH15. The Decree establishes conditions for cross-border persona…

Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government