Vietnam: Consultation opened on personal data protection draft decree including data transfer regulation
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Consultation opened on personal data protection draft decree including data transfer regulation
On 9 February 2021 the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security opened the consultation for public comments on the second version of the personal data protection draft decree ('draft decree'). With this decree, Vietnam's government is aiming to establish a comprehensive regulation of data protection, introducing obligations to protect personal data of organizations and individuals. Article 21 of the draft decree outlines under which specific conditions a cross-border transfer of personal data is possible. Public comments can be submitted until 9 April 2021.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-02-09
in consultation
2021-04-09
processing consultation
2023-04-17
adopted
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Any
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): transfer: cross-border
Regulatory tool
Risk or other impact assessment requirement
User notification requirement
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Regulator approval requirement
Adequacy decision requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1