Vietnam: Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation was introduced to National Assembly of Vietnam

Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation was introduced to National Assembly of Vietnam

On 5 May 2025, the Law on Personal Data Protection was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law delineates the circumstances under which personal data may be transferred abroad, including the sharing of data with recipients situated o…

Scope

Policy Area

Data governance

Policy Instrument

Cross-border data transfer regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

cross-cutting

Implementation Level

national

Government Branch

executive

Government Body

central government

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2024-09-24

in consultation

On 24 September 2024, the Ministry of Public Security opened a consultation on the Draft Law on Per…

2024-11-24

processing consultation

On 24 November 2024, the Ministry of Public Security closed the public consultation on the Draft La…

2025-05-05

under deliberation

On 5 May 2025, the Law on Personal Data Protection was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietn…

2025-06-26

adopted

On 26 June 2025, the Law on Personal Data Protection was adopted by the National Assembly of Vietna…

2026-01-01

in force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection enters into force. The Law delineates the ci…

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Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation was introduced to National Assembly of Vietnam

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Complete timeline of this policy change