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Vietnam: Law on Digital Technology Industry including the prohibition of goods and services enters into force

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Law on Digital Technology Industry including the prohibition of goods and services enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Digital Technology Industry Law enters into force. The law prohibits specific uses of AI, including systems that manipulate behaviour without users’ awareness, exploit vulnerabilities, or classify individuals based on inferred…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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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 Digital Technology Industry Law enters into force. The law prohibits specifi…