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Vietnam × Data protection and cyber

Data protection and cyber in Vietnam

Data, cyber and technology rules for running a digital business internationally. In Vietnam, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.

Who handles this work

On request

WONE Global can find the right Data protection and cyber professional in Vietnam for you.

No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.

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Vietnam at a glanceSoutheast Asia

Ho Chi Minh · Tuesday 20 October

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Local time

Currency
VND
Working week
Monday – Friday
Dialling code
+84
Region
Southeast Asia
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What the rules say in Vietnam

Data protection and cyber, the essentials

From the Vietnam market guide: the points that matter most for data protection and cyber, each with the source it was checked against.

Essentials guide · Source-checked research84% of statements checked against a source25 checked against an official source6 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-191 topic includes AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed

  • Vietnam's Law on Personal Data Protection took effect on 1 January 2026.

    Organisations and individuals processing personal data in Vietnam; implementing decrees set detailed obligations.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19
  • Under the Law on Personal Data Protection, the maximum fine for buying or selling personal data is 10 times the revenue from the violation, or VND 3 billion where there is no such revenue or the calculated fine is lower.

    The Government will set the revenue calculation method.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19
  • The maximum fine for violating cross-border personal data transfer rules is 5% of the organisation's revenue in the previous year, or VND 3 billion where there is no prior-year revenue or the calculated fine is lower.

    Organisations transferring personal data out of Vietnam.Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · checked 2026-10-19

Read the full guide: Data protection, cyber and digital

Scope

What the service covers here

  1. 01Map technology and data flows
  2. 02Identify privacy, cybersecurity and localisation requirements
  3. 03Review technology contracts and vendor dependencies
  4. 04Coordinate practical compliance across relevant markets

Key questions

What we will work through with you

  • What needs to be decided before technology, data & cyber work starts?
  • Who is professionally responsible in each country?
  • Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
  • What information and decisions are needed from the business?

If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.

WONE Global Capability Partners in Vietnam

Professionals working here

No named lead for Data protection and cyber yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Vietnam and can bring the right local colleague in.

Chau Kim HienHo Chi Minh City · Vietnam

WONE Global Capability Partner · Vietnam

Chau Kim Hien

CEO · Vina TPT Company Limited · Ho Chi Minh City

With over 10 years of experience in accounting, finance, and taxation, Ms. Chau Kim Hien specializes in providing services for FDI enterprises. She possesses in-depth knowledge of both International and Vietnamese Accou…

Le Quoc DuyHo Chi Minh City · Vietnam

WONE Global Capability Partner · Vietnam

Le Quoc Duy

Chairman - Lawyer · Vina TPT Company Limited · Ho Chi Minh City

Over 20 years of experience specializing in legal matters and practical operations for Japanese businesses in Vietnam (investment law, corporate law, labor, commerce, intellectual property, and tax).

Tran Van GioiHo Chi Minh City · Vietnam

WONE Global Capability Partner · Vietnam

Tran Van Gioi

Lawyer · Vina TPT Company Limited · Ho Chi Minh City

Mr. Tran Van Gioi has over 15 years of experience providing legal services to foreign investors and foreign-invested enterprises operating in Vietnam. He possesses in-depth knowledge of laws in investment, corporate, ta…

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