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Law on Digital Technology Industry including data protection regulation was adopted by National Assembly

On 14 June 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Digital Technology Industry Law. The law differentiates between digital data input and output. Input digital data is collected, processed, and used directly to support the production activities and provision of digital technology services. Digital data output is generated during the activities of the digital technology industry. Input digital data must be non-personal data or data that has undergone de-personalisation or personal data compliant with personal data regulations. De-personalisation of digital data involves applying methods, procedures, and technical tools to remove personal information and data for use in the digital technology industry. The MIC will establish and issue procedures, standards, regulations, and certifications.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2024-07-02
in consultation

On 2 July 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) opened a public consultation on…

2024-09-02
processing consultation

On 2 September 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) closes its public consulta…

2024-10-08
under deliberation

On 8 October 2024, the Digital Technology Industry Law was introduced to the National Assembly. The…

2025-06-14
adopted

On 14 June 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Digital Technology Industry Law. The …

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force. The law differentiates…