On 26 June 2025, the National Assembly officially passed Law No. 91/2025/QH15 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL), which will officially replace Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection (Decree 13). Building upon the foundations established by Decree 13, the PDPL introduces a consolidated and comprehensive legal framework for personal data protection in Vietnam and has extraterritorial effect, applying not only to domestic entities but also to foreign organisations that directly process or are involved in processing personal data of individuals residing in Vietnam. The PDPL consists of 39 articles divided into five chapters and will come into force on 01 January 2026.
In this legal update, we will outline the key contents of the PDPL, highlighting critical compliance obligations that all entities engaging in personal data processing in Vietnam should stay alert on.
Futher details of this legal update can be found here.
Hoang Le Hang
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