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Cybersecurity Law, including government access to data provisions was introduced to National Assembly

On 31 October 2025, the Cybersecurity Law, including government access to data provisions, was introduced to the National Assembly. The law requires both foreign and domestic enterprises to provide user information to the Ministry of Public Security’s specialised cybersecurity force upon verified request for investigative purposes. Service providers would also be obliged to share relevant information and documents with the authorities while maintaining confidentiality. Additionally, all agencies, organisations, and individuals using cyberspace would be required to report information related to cybersecurity protection, threats, and infringements to the competent authorities and cybersecurity forces.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Government access to data
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-06-26
in consultation

On 26 June 2025, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam opened a consultation on the draft Cybe…

2025-07-16
processing consultation

On 16 July 2025, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam closes the consultation on the draft Cy…

2025-10-31
under deliberation

On 31 October 2025, the Cybersecurity Law, including government access to data provisions, was intr…