Cybersecurity – Online Gaming – Latest Update

1. Key Legal framework governing online gaming:

The current policy is Decree No. 27/2018/ND-CP of the Government dated 1 March 2018 (which amended Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP 2013 regulating social networks, electronic information, and electronic gaming).

The Law on Cybersecurity came into effect as from 1 January 2019 (Law on Cybersecurity). On 15 August 2022, the Government issued Decree 53 which will become effective on 1 October 2022, which will have significant impact upon the business operations of both local and foreign entities in the specific sectors, including mobile gaming.

2. Online Game Classification and License/Certificate

Online Game Classification and License-Certificate;