Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Do Thi, Deputy Head of the Cyber Security Department, Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, shared at the workshop - Photo: VGP
This is the first time that data - the core element of digital transformation - has been placed in one of the central positions in the legal framework on cybersecurity.
This information was given at the workshop "Cybersecurity Law 2025: A step forward in protecting data security" organized by the National Cybersecurity Association.
Recently, the Ministry of Public Security - the drafting agency - has proactively and urgently completed the draft Law on Cyber Security 2025 to submit to the National Assembly. The new draft Law on Cyber Security adds a number of important provisions to create a solid foundation to help Vietnam effectively deal with cybersecurity challenges, protect national security and citizens' rights in the digital age, including the content of ensuring data security.
According to the Draft, data security is understood as ensuring the collection, updating, adjustment and processing of data to serve national digital transformation and digital economic development. The legalization of this concept is a strategic step forward in the context that data has become the main target of attacks in recent years.
In fact, the recent reality shows that most of the cyber attacks recorded recently are aimed at stealing, encrypting or destroying data, not only disrupting the organization's operations, the consequences of data attacks can last for many years.
This requires a strong, unified legal framework that is appropriate to the new risks in cyberspace. Adding “data security” not only fills the legal gap but also brings practical benefits to all stakeholders.
Overview of the workshop - Photo: VGP
According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Do Thi, Deputy Head of the Cyber Security Department, Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, Ministry of Public Security, ensuring cyber security and data security of organizations and individuals is a continuous and inseparable requirement in the process of developing science , technology, innovation and digital transformation.
The Draft Law on Cyber Security 2025 identifies the State's key policies on ensuring cyber security and data security.
First, prioritize cybersecurity protection in national defense, security, socio-economics, science and technology and foreign affairs. Second, build a safe cyberspace that does not harm national security and social order. Third, focus resources on building specialized forces, developing high-quality human resources, and promoting research and development of cybersecurity technology. Fourth, encourage organizations and individuals to participate in handling risks and coordinate with competent authorities. Fifth, prioritize the use of Vietnam's cybersecurity industry products and services. Sixth, strengthen international cooperation to protect cybersecurity.
Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, National Cyber Security Association, assessed that making data security a focus is an important addition, in line with the trend, because data is a strategic resource. When data is stolen or leaked, the damage is not only economic but also affects national security, digital sovereignty and social trust.
Opinions at the workshop all agreed that the draft Law on Cyber Security 2025 is a strategic step, consolidating the legal foundation for digital economic development, protecting essential digital services, and the legitimate rights of people and businesses, contributing to building a safe, reliable and sustainable digital environment.
Source: https://vtv.vn/buoc-tien-quan-trong-bao-ve-an-ninh-du-lieu-100251125152208302.htm
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