Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2025
In force Vietnam · In force Jul 1, 2026 · next deadline Jul 1, 2027 (in 9 months)
Deadlines
| Date | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| Coming up | ||
| Jul 1, 2027in 9 months | Transition ends for existing systems and products | in 9 months |
| Earlier | ||
| Jul 1, 20262 months ago | Cybersecurity Law 2025 takes effect | 3 months ago |
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
A single cybersecurity law that replaces both the Law on Network Information Security (2015) and the Cybersecurity Law (2018) from 1 July 2026. It covers cybersecurity protection, the security of information systems by classification level, cybersecurity products and services, and the duties of domestic and foreign organisations. Systems and products approved under the old laws have 12 months to meet the new requirements.
- Who it applies to
- Vietnamese agencies, organisations and individuals, and foreign organisations and individuals in Vietnam or directly involved in cybersecurity protection or cybersecurity products and services in Vietnam.
- Penalties
- Handled under administrative sanctions decrees and the Criminal Code. The Law itself does not set fine amounts.
- Enforced by
- Ministry of Public Security
- Official name
- Cybersecurity Law 2025 (Law No. 116/2025/QH15)
- Citation
- Law No. 116/2025/QH15
- Topics
- cybersecurity, data-residency, online-safety
Research notes
Passed at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly. The official PDF is a scanned image, and dates were read by OCR of Articles 44 and 45. Licences issued under the 2015 law stay valid until they expire. Ministry of Public Security as enforcer is from established knowledge, not confirmed in the fetched text.
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Questions about Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2025
- What are the Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2025 compliance deadlines?
- Jul 1, 2026: Cybersecurity Law 2025 takes effect. Jul 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing systems and products.
- When does Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2025 take effect?
- Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2025 took effect on Jul 1, 2026. The next milestone is Jul 1, 2027: Transition ends for existing systems and products.
- Who does Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2025 apply to?
- Vietnamese agencies, organisations and individuals, and foreign organisations and individuals in Vietnam or directly involved in cybersecurity protection or cybersecurity products and services in Vietnam.
- What are the penalties under Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2025?
- Handled under administrative sanctions decrees and the Criminal Code. The Law itself does not set fine amounts.