Vietnam: Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on Draft Decree to implement the Data Law (No. 2025/QH15) including provisions for government access to data

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Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on Draft Decree to implement the Data Law (No. 2025/QH15) including provisions for government access to data

On 17 March 2025, the Ministry of Public Security closes its consultation on a Draft Decree to implement the Data Law (No. 2025/QH15). The Data Law, which was adopted on 30 November 2024, establishes a legal framework for data governance. This framework encompasses data classification, protection, processing, and cross-border transfers. Organisations and individuals may be required to provide data to Party and State agencies or socio-political organisations upon request, with requests specifying the type of data, purpose, and legal basis. In certain cases related to national security, as outlined in the Draft Decree, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defence would be authorised to decrypt data without owner consent. Furthermore, the transfer of core or important data abroad is subject to government approval, and entities handling sensitive data are required to submit ongoing risk assessments.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Government access to data
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-01-17
in consultation

On 17 January 2025, the Ministry of Public Security initiated a consultation, scheduled to conclude…

2025-03-17
processing consultation

On 17 March 2025, the Ministry of Public Security closes its consultation on a Draft Decree to impl…

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