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

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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.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider, software provider: app stores, search service provider, messaging service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-07-17
in consultation

On 17 July 2023, the Vietnamese Government opened a consultation until 15 September 2023 on Draft D…

2023-09-15
processing consultation

On 15 September 2023, the Vietnamese Government closed its consultation on Draft Decree 72 on the m…

2024-11-09
adopted

On 9 November 2024, the Vietnamese Government adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, prov…

2024-12-25
in force

On 25 December 2024, Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet service…

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