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Law on Artificial Intelligence including cybersecurity regulation was introduced to National Assembly

On 27 November 2025, the Law on Artificial Intelligence was introduced to the National Assembly of Vietnam, establishing cybersecurity-related obligations for organisations and individuals participating in artificial intelligence activities. Article 7(3) prohibits collecting, processing, or using data to develop, train, test, or operate artificial intelligence systems in violation of cybersecurity law. Article 8(3) requires that the public disclosure, connection, and sharing of data through the one-stop electronic portal on artificial intelligence and the national database on artificial intelligence systems ensure information security and safety. Article 12(1) requires developers, suppliers, implementers, and users to ensure system security and timely detection of incidents. Article 12(2)(a) requires developers and suppliers to implement technical measures to rectify, suspend, or recall artificial intelligence systems and notify competent authorities when serious incidents occur. Article 17(1) requires databases serving artificial intelligence to be created, managed, and exploited in compliance with cybersecurity law.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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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, Vietnam’s National Assembly adopted the Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), w…

2026-03-01
in force

On 1 March 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence enters into force, establishing cybersecurity-r…