Vietnam: Ministry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence including data protection regulation

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Ministry of Science and Technology opened consultation on Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence including data protection regulation

On 29 September 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) opened a public consultation, until 20 October 2025, on the Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence. The Draft Law establishes respect for privacy as a basic principle for artificial in…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-09-29
in consultation

On 29 September 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) opened a public consultation, un…

2025-10-20
processing consultation

On 20 October 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) closed the public consultation, wh…

2025-11-27
under deliberation

On 27 November 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence was introduced to the National Assembly of …

2025-12-10
adopted

On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence, c…

2026-03-01
in force

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force, making data protection oblig…