The Vietnamese Government recognizes data as a strategic asset
vital to national security, defense, and economic stability, It has
intensified regulatory oversight of data management and of
data-related businesses. This is consistent with Vietnam's
National Data Strategy, which was established under Decision No.
142/QD-TTg dated February 2, 2024.
On November 30, 2024, the National Assembly enacted the Law on
Data, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. It will be the legal
foundation for data governance, security, and processing. In
preparation for its implementation, the Ministry of Public Security
released a draft decree for public consultation on January 16, 2025
("Draft Decree"). The Draft Decree aims
to clarify and facilitate enforcement of the Law on Data.
