Livestreaming has been a common feature of social media for years, particularly on platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

However, a growing number of livestreamers have freely broadcast “toxic” content, material that runs counter to traditional values, or behavior considered inconsistent with cultural and ethical standards.

Examples include livestreams in which channel owners make discriminatory remarks about people from different regions, insult others’ dignity, engage in verbal abuse, or use vulgar and sexually suggestive language.

The days when people could say whatever they wanted online may be coming to an end, following the government’s issuance of Decree No. 330/2026/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the fields of cybersecurity and personal data protection, which took effect on August 19.

Notably, Article 15 addresses violations of regulations aimed at preventing and combating the use of cyberspace, information technology and electronic means to infringe upon social order when the conduct does not warrant criminal prosecution.

Under the decree, livestreaming content, images or behavior deemed inconsistent with cultural standards and social ethics in cyberspace is subject to fines ranging from $383 to $767.

In addition to the financial penalty, livestreamers are required to remove or delete information associated with violations they have committed.

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