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Vietnam: Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation enters into force

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Law on Personal Data Protection including cross-border data transfer regulation enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Law on Personal Data Protection enters into force. The Law delineates the circumstances under which personal data may be transferred abroad, including the sharing of data with recipients situated outside of Vietnam, participat…

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…