Vietnam: Adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information including age verification requirements

Description

Adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information including age verification requirements

On 9 November 2024, the Vietnamese Government adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information. The cross-border provision of online games in Vietnam is prohibited. The Decree also introduces a requirement for a 16-year rating for games intended for players aged 16 and above. It emphasises measures mandating the protection of children and adolescents from negative online impacts. It requires that foreign entities providing online services must classify and warn about unsuitable content for children and implement child protection measures. Domestic websites and social networks are also required to classify content, display warnings, and adopt child protection solutions.

Original source

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

Hide details
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…

We use cookies and other technologies to perform analytics on our website. By opting in, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platform. See our Privacy Policy to learn more about the use of data and your rights.