On the morning of December 11th, the National Assembly passed the Law on Digital Transformation with 433 out of 442 attending National Assembly deputies voting in favor, representing 91.54% of the total number of deputies. The law will take effect from July 1st, 2026.
The Law on Digital Transformation comprises 8 chapters and 48 articles, stipulating the principles and policies on digital transformation; national coordination on digital transformation; measures to ensure digital transformation; digital government; digital economy and digital society; and the responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and individuals in digital transformation.
Content related to data, electronic transactions, cybersecurity, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and other specialized fields shall be governed by their respective laws, but must ensure consistency with the principles and requirements stipulated in this Law.
In his report explaining, receiving feedback, and revising the draft Law before the National Assembly's vote, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung stated that the Law on Digital Transformation is built on a "framework law" model - stipulating the principles, requirements, and major orientations, without delving into regulations within the scope of specialized laws, but playing a role in creating uniformity in the way of organizing and coordinating the digital transformation process nationwide.
According to Minister Nguyen Manh Hung, one of the most important aspects of the draft Law is the first-ever legal codification of fundamental concepts of digital transformation – from digital transformation, digital systems, digital data, digital infrastructure, digital platforms to digital government, digital economy, and digital society. The Government has thoroughly reviewed and revised these definitions to ensure scientific rigor and to unify the understanding across the entire political system and all stakeholders involved in digital transformation.
The highlight of the draft is clarifying the difference between digital transformation and information technology application: While information technology application only moves old operations to a digital environment, digital transformation is about changing the way operations are conducted, the governance model, and the method of service delivery. This is considered the core philosophy of the law, reflecting the spirit of "transformation first - digitalization later".
Besides refining the conceptual framework, the draft Law clearly stipulates macro-level governance tools such as the National Digital Transformation Program, the National Digital Architecture Framework, the Data Governance Framework, the Digital Competency Framework, and the National Digital Transformation Measurement Indicators Set. These tools are likened to a "central coordinating body," helping the State assess progress, promote implementation, and ensure synchronization between digital transformation at the national, ministerial, and local levels. "Legalizing these frameworks will create uniformity in implementation, avoiding the fragmented investment and inconsistent approach seen in the past," a government representative affirmed.
Regarding digital design and architecture, incorporating feedback from National Assembly deputies, the draft Law has added mandatory regulations on system design based on the principle of "default connectivity, default sharing, default security." Accordingly, digital systems must prioritize the use of cloud computing, shared platforms, and one-time data declaration; data connectivity and sharing between state agencies is a default requirement, not an exception; and the principle of ensuring cybersecurity must be applied from the design stage. These principles effectively address the "every man for himself" situation while saving on investment, operation, and maintenance costs.
For unprecedented digital transformation projects, which often face difficulties in determining total investment and selecting implementation models, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung stated that the draft Law has added a pilot development mechanism with independent funding and a mechanism for selecting partners to test solutions before officially implementing investment projects. This is considered an important step to reduce risks, avoid budget waste, and encourage innovation in new fields such as big data and artificial intelligence.
Another prominent aspect of the draft law is the policy to narrow the digital divide, especially in remote, border, and island areas. The draft stipulates the principle of prioritizing resources to ensure these areas achieve the necessary infrastructure to support essential digital services such as online learning, telemedicine, and online public services. Simultaneously, with the digital economy considered a new growth engine, the draft also adds mechanisms to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in applying digital platforms and participating in the digital economic value chain, with the expectation of contributing to double-digit growth in the coming period.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/quoc-hoi-thong-qua-luat-chuyen-doi-so-hoan-thien-khung-phap-ly-cho-quoc-gia-so-post929479.html
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