Vietnam: Law on Digital Technology Industry including data protection regulation enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Digital Technology Industry enters into force. 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.