Vietnam - Cybersecurity Law Takes EffectOn 1st July 2026, Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Law (No. 116/2025/QH-15) officially entered into force.Among its key provisions are cybersecurity protection, data protection,management of critical information systems and the development of the cybersecurity industry.
Under the law, cybersecurity products include civil cryptography products, cybersecurity testing and evaluating products,cybersecurity monitoring products, products designed to prevent attacks andintrusions, and other cybersecurity products. Cybersecurity services include cybersecurity testing and evaluating services, information security services that do not usecivil cryptography, civil cryptography services, cybersecurity consulting services, cybersecurity monitoring services, cybersecurity incident response services, data recovery services, services for preventing and combating cyberattacks, and other cybersecurity services.
Enterprises engaging in the provision of cybersecurity products or services are required to obtain a relevant business license, and ensure the products/services conforms to the related technical regulations.
As the national authority responsible for cybersecurity, the Ministry of Public Security (BCA) will be responsible for developing national standards on cybersecurity, managing the quality of cybersecurity products and services, as well as registering, designating and managing the operations of cybersecurity conformity certification bodies.
Implementing regulations for the law are expected to be issued in due course. Alphabet Team will continue to monitor regulatory developments and provide timely updates.
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