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Zalo explains latest terms of service update and user data policy
Zalo has updated its terms of service, providing detailed clarifications on why user data is needed, how it's protected, and what rights users hold under Vietnam’s data protection laws.
Zalo’s 45-day ultimatum sparks legal and ethical questions in Vietnam
The messaging giant's new data policy raises serious concerns about user rights and digital dominance.
Vietnam's fight against cybercrime enters a new era with personal data law
A landmark law safeguarding personal data officially comes into force on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for digital rights in Vietnam.
Vietnam's competition authority summons VNG over Zalo's data collection
Zalo's decision to enforce new terms of service regarding user data has drawn the attention of Vietnam’s competition authority.
NDAChain: Vietnam's blockchain backbone for citizen data protection
NDAChain is being developed to secure personal data, promote innovation, and support Vietnam’s comprehensive digital transformation strategy.
Personal data is human rights, not merchandise: Minister of Public Security
Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang emphasized that personal data is a special type of resource and must not be treated as an ordinary commodity.
Online trust, offline threat: social media habits aid cyber scams
Oversharing personal content on platforms like Facebook is enabling deepfake scams.
Vietnam may ban social platforms from asking for ID photos
A new data protection law seeks to strengthen user privacy by restricting account verification practices.
Personal data theft, trading on the internet are rampant: expert
Highlighting major challenges in protecting personal data online, Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of A05, has stressed the urgent need to finalize the Personal Data Protection Law.
Leaked data fuels smarter scams: Vietnam drafts personal data law
Scammers are exploiting stolen personal data to deceive victims. Vietnam responds with legal reform.
Vietnam urged to fast-track Personal Data Protection Law
While experts and business representatives agree that Vietnam urgently needs a Personal Data Protection Law, many also raised concerns about the challenges of compliance and proposed adjustments to make the legislation more practical and feasible.
Vietnam moves to tighten personal data protection, restricting ID photo requests
Vietnam’s draft Personal Data Protection Law aims to prohibit social media platforms from requiring ID card photos for account verification, enhancing user privacy and data security.
Personal Data Protection Law: Are VN businesses prepared for stricter rules?
As Vietnam prepares to enforce the Personal Data Protection Law, businesses must address vulnerabilities in processes, technology, and employee training to avoid hefty penalties.
Rampant personal data threats prompt calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures
Experts observed that there is now a systematic trade in personal data and in some cases, with warranty or updates per the buyer’s request.
VN advised tighten data protection to minimise ethical risks with AI
The Vietnam’s Decree No.13 is believed to be similar to a European Union (EU) law on personal data protection.
MIC will inspect telecom firms, digital platforms on protection of user data
Some service companies that have collected the personal data of customers have allowed third parties to access this data source.
Legal gaps exist on protection of personal data in Vietnam
"There are still legal gaps on personal data protection that need to be filled in in the coming time," Dr. Chu Thi Hoa, deputy director of the Institute of Legal Sciences (Ministry of Justice) told VietNamNet.
