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Vietnam: Cyber Security Law including operational license requirement enters into force

Policy overview

Description

Cyber Security Law including operational license requirement enters into force

On 1 July 2026, the Cyber Security Law, including operational license requirement, enters into force. The Law introduces licensing requirements for cybersecurity products and services. The Law applies to enterprises engaged in the business, includin…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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 Cyber Security Law, including the operational license requirement, was intr…

2025-12-10
adopted

On 10 December 2025, the Cyber Security Law, including operational license requirements, was adopte…

2026-07-01
in force

On 1 July 2026, the Cyber Security Law, including operational license requirement, enters into forc…