Vietnam: Law on Personal Data Protection including cybersecurity regulation was adopted by National Assembly

Law on Personal Data Protection including cybersecurity regulation was adopted by National Assembly

On 26 June 2025, the Law on Personal Data Protection was adopted by the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Law requires organisations to implement suitable technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorised access, …

Scope

Policy Area

Data governance

Policy Instrument

Cybersecurity regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

cross-cutting

Implementation Level

national

Government Branch

legislature

Government Body

parliament

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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 requires organisa…

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Law on Personal Data Protection including cybersecurity regulation was adopted by National Assembly

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