Issuance of Decree on personal data protection

The Government has just issued Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on personal data protection; which clearly states measures and conditions to ensure personal data protection. The Decree takes effect from July 1, 2023.

The Decree clearly states that personal data protection measures are applied from the beginning and throughout the process of processing personal data. Personal data protection measures include: Management measures implemented by organizations and individuals involved in processing personal data; technical measures implemented by organizations and individuals involved in processing personal data; measures implemented by competent state management agencies in accordance with the provisions of this Decree and relevant laws; investigation and prosecution measures implemented by competent state agencies; other measures as prescribed by law. Basic personal data protection is the application of the above-mentioned personal data protection measures; developing and promulgating regulations on personal data protection, clearly stating the tasks that need to be performed in accordance with the provisions of this Decree; encouraging the application of personal data protection standards appropriate to the fields, professions, and activities related to personal data processing...

According to the Decree, the agency responsible for protecting personal data is the Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control ( Ministry of Public Security ), responsible for assisting the Ministry of Public Security in performing State management of personal data protection...

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There is a need for complete and unified legal documents to protect personal data.

On February 8, at the National Assembly House, the National Assembly's Committee on National Defense and Security held its 5th plenary session to examine the Draft Decree on Personal Data Protection. Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly attended and directed the session. The session was chaired by Lieutenant General Le Tan Toi, Chairman of the National Defense and Security Committee.

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