According to MobiFone, more than 90 percent of cameras in Vietnam are sourced from China and they contain codes in software  synchronized with servers. Therefore, there is a high possibility of personal information leaks, unless all cameras are made by companies in Vietnam.

MobiFone said some companies in Vietnam can manufacture cameras, but the hardware they use is also from China, and one can find the lines of codes related to Chinese websites. 

The mobile network operator has proposed that state management agencies set up standards on devices in order to ensure information security.

Nguyen Minh Duc, CEO of Cyradar, said cameras are not only used by families but are also installed in smart cities. The problem is that Vietnam needs to master technology to manufacture cameras to ensure information security.

It is also necessary to think about storing users’ information and handling videos in Vietnam, because the Law on Cybersecurity prohibits storing information overseas.

Duc also thinks that now is the time for state management agencies to set up standards on safety and organize assessment and licensing of cameras circulating in the market.

Nguyen Tuan Anh, president of Lumi Vietnam, believes that Vietnamese brands would ensure security for customers.

Nguyen Viet Bang, deputy CEO of VNPT Technology, said as more and more cases of personal image and information leaks from cameras have been discovered, and the knowledge of technology improves, consumers will tend to choose Made in Vietnam security solutions from prestigious suppliers.

VNPT Technology has introduced IP Camera and a solution to monitor smart homes, which is part of the ONE Home ecosystem that VNPT Technology is launching on the market.

MobiFone Global has also announced it has jumped into the smart camera market.

In Vietnam, camera penetration level is still very low, about three cameras for every 100 people and most devices are provided by foreign suppliers, which means the data will be transferred to servers located overseas. 

Around 30 percent of cameras face security risks and data leakage. 

MobiFone now has 2.6 million Home Accounts, which could be potential clients buying cameras as a product in the household product ecosystem.

Viettel said it is experimenting with cameras before launching them in the market. Its products target use by families and smart transportation.

Trong Dat