Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Decree sets out comprehensive guidelines for foreign firms operating within the country to ensure robust protection of personal data. In addition, the decree establishes strict requirements for the transfer of personal data abroad. Depending on foreign firms’ operations in Vietnam, an understanding of this Decree could be crucial to ensuring a firm’s operations run smoothly. With this in mind, this article breaks down key sections of the Decree…

Key Internet Services Regulations in Vietnam 2025

the-shiv March 23, 2025

At the heart of Vietnam’s internet services regulations is Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP on the Management, Provision, and Use of Internet Services and Online Information. This was issued by the Government of Vietnam on July 15, 2013, and took effect on September 1, 2013. This decree sets forth the legal framework for the management and use of internet services, online information, and related activities in Vietnam…

Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity: Overview 2025

the-shiv March 19, 2024

Vietnam’s Law on Cybersecurity was passed by the National Assembly of Vietnam on June 12, 2018, and took effect on January 1, 2019. The law sets out specific provisions regarding the responsibilities of organisations and individuals in securing networks and data in Vietnam. This article breaks down the key details.