personal data

Efficient and reliable planning at forefront of digital evolution

July 13, 2023 | 14:00

As the number of Vietnamese businesses recognising the importance of data rises, they prioritise developing a data-driven culture and foundation in digital transformation, addressing challenges in aligning metrics, and enhancing financial education.

New requirements to shore up personal data protection

May 19, 2023 | 11:00

The forthcoming legal framework on personal data protection means all domestic and foreign organisations processing personal information must handle sensitive individual personal information in a proper manner.

Vietnam working hard to protect personal data

May 19, 2023 | 10:07

The Government’s Steering Committee for Human Rights has issued a plan on communications activities towards the 75th anniversary of World Human Rights Day (December 10), heard a press conference in Hanoi on May 18.

Nuts and bolts of new personal data decree

May 09, 2023 | 15:00

Last month the government in Vietnam finally issued Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection (PDP). The decree will take effect from July; however, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises as well as startups (excluding data processing companies) are optionally exempted for two years.

Protections to be ramped up via new personal data rules

April 26, 2023 | 11:15

The new Decree No.13/2023/ND-CP on protection of personal data will come into effect on July 1, and will apply to both local and offshore entities engaged in personal data processing. While Decree 13 does reflect most of the comments and views from the business community, there are additional requirements applicable to businesses that process such data. In comparison to the last draft, Decree 13 introduces several new and revised concepts.

Legislators seek to reinforce protection of personal data

April 19, 2023 | 10:28

The addition of provisions on buying and selling private information is expected to be a robust sanction to protect the personal data of consumers in Vietnam.

Decree on Personal Data Protection promulgated

April 18, 2023 | 12:15

The Government on April 17 issued Decree on Personal Data Protection which specifies measures and conditions to ensure the work.

Data privacy regulations must be immune from exploitation

April 06, 2023 | 12:18

The fast-paced development of technology and science in recent times has resulted in various legal issues regarding personal data privacy in Vietnam.

Ensuring protection of children’s personal data

December 30, 2021 | 08:00

Over the years, protecting children’s informational privacy has become a controversial issue. From a legal perspective, there are two questions: to what extent does it depend upon parental control and consent, and how is this factor incorporated into the law seeking to protect children’s informational privacy?