Vietnam Law on Data
In force Vietnam · In force Jul 1, 2025 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
Vietnam's framework law for digital data. It classifies data as core, important or other, with lists of core and important data set by the Prime Minister, and requires cross-border transfer and processing of core and important data to protect national defence, security and the public interest. It also sets up the National Data Center and national database, and governs data products, data services and data exchanges.
- Who it applies to
- Vietnamese agencies, organisations and individuals, and foreign organisations and individuals in Vietnam or directly involved in digital data activities in Vietnam.
- Penalties
- Handled under implementing decrees and general administrative and criminal law. The Law itself does not set fine amounts.
- Enforced by
- Government of Vietnam, with the Ministry of Public Security as the lead data management body
- Official name
- Law on Data (Law No. 60/2024/QH15)
- Citation
- Law No. 60/2024/QH15
- Topics
- data-residency, data-access, cybersecurity
Research notes
Passed at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly. The Ministry of Public Security's lead role comes from the Law's state management provisions and implementing decrees; exact decree numbers are not captured here. The Cybersecurity Law 2025 amends some wording of this Law.
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Questions about Vietnam Law on Data
- What are the Vietnam Law on Data compliance deadlines?
- Jul 1, 2025: Law on Data takes effect.
- When does Vietnam Law on Data take effect?
- Vietnam Law on Data took effect on Jul 1, 2025.
- Who does Vietnam Law on Data apply to?
- Vietnamese agencies, organisations and individuals, and foreign organisations and individuals in Vietnam or directly involved in digital data activities in Vietnam.
- What are the penalties under Vietnam Law on Data?
- Handled under implementing decrees and general administrative and criminal law. The Law itself does not set fine amounts.