Vietnam: Implemented Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information including data protection regulation

On 25 December 2024, Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information adopted by the Vietnamese government enters into force. The Decree applies to domestic organisations as well as foreign organisations and individuals directly involved in or related to the management, provision and use of internet services, online information, online gaming and ensuring the security of network information and information security. The Decree outlines data protection requirements, mandating that personal data collection, processing, and storage comply with Vietnamese laws to safeguard users' privacy rights. It also establishes a framework for data integrity and confidentiality.