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When AI Meets the Workplace, Privacy Is on the Line
- 06 November 2025
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- by Hannah Huynh
AI is no longer experimental, it’s already shaping hiring, monitoring, and performance reviews. From facial recognition to performance tracking, many tools process sensitive employee data. Mishandling this data can expose employers to penalties, lawsuits, and reputational damage. In this post, Hannah Huynh explains what AI really collects, how Vietnam’s data protection law (Decree 13/2023) applies to employee data, the common compliance blind spots, and the steps every employer should take to deploy AI responsibly.
Recovering Funds from Investment Scams in Vietnam
- 24 October 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Vietnam’s rapid growth has brought not only opportunity, but also risk. From fake real estate deals to crypto scams, investment fraud in Vietnam is becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. Victims who delay often face complete loss but those who act quickly and strategically may still recover funds. In this post, Stephen Le explains the most common types of scams, the legal framework for recovery, and the practical steps investors should take to protect themselves.
Vietnam’s Crackdown on Cyber Fraud
- 05 September 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Cyber fraud in Vietnam is no longer limited to isolated scams. It’s organised, cross-border, and increasingly difficult to trace. From online banking and crypto theft to business email compromise, digital fraud is testing the limits of Vietnam’s legal system and the resilience of victims. In this post, Stephen Le outlines the key laws, penalties, evidentiary standards, and legal remedies available under Vietnamese law. Whether you’re a victim, investigator, or compliance officer, swift legal action is critical...
Cyber Fraud in Vietnam: Laws, Risks, and Legal Remedies
- 24 May 2025
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- by Stephen Le
Vietnam’s rapid digital transformation has ushered in both innovation and risk. As more transactions, communications, and business operations move online, cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated in targeting individuals, corporations, and even government bodies. Whether it’s online banking scams, fraudulent investment schemes, or impersonation via social media, cyber fraud is a growing concern in Vietnam’s legal and economic landscape. This article provides a comprehensive overview of cyber fraud in Vietnam, from the legal framework and common types...
Key Questions on Data Protection in Vietnam
- 24 April 2025
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- by Hannah Huynh
Question 1: Are there any recent notable developments in data protection regulations in Vietnam? The Vietnamese Government introduced Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection, which took effect on July 1, 2023. This marks a significant step toward aligning Vietnam with international data privacy standards. However, there is still uncertainty regarding compliance, particularly concerning core obligations related to consent, data collection, and data control. The Vietnamese Government is currently drafting a new Law on Personal Data...
Cybercrime Prevention Strategies for Companies: Safeguarding Your Business in Vietnam
- 01 September 2024
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- by Stephen Le
In today’s digital age, cybercrime has become one of the most significant threats facing businesses worldwide. As companies become more reliant on digital platforms, cloud computing, and online transactions, cybercriminals are evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities. In Vietnam, where technological innovation is booming, businesses are no exception to this rising threat. Whether it’s through data breaches, ransomware attacks, or financial fraud, cybercriminals pose a risk to companies of all sizes. This article aims to provide...
Penalty Levels for Misleading Advertising Practices (Summarized Version)
- 10 April 2024
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- by Hannah Huynh
We are no strangers to false advertising. They are, unfortunately, all around us. We see headlines calling out celebrities who have endorsed pharmaceuticals, dairy products, or functional foods with claims that are later proven to be inaccurate or worse, downright damaging to health. How are they held accountable by the law? Read more: https://letranlaw.com/insights/penalty-levels-for-misleading-advertising-practices/
Penalty Levels for Misleading Advertising Practices
- 06 November 2023
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- by Hannah Huynh
The power of advertising in the era of Industry 4.0 has been widely acknowledged as various forms and methods of advertising exist. For most businesses, advertising serves as a highly effective tool to access markets, seek customers, and establish a presence. As advertising activities, products, and information become more readily available, this facilitates improved business-customer interactions and the identification of potential major clients. Advertising not only aids businesses in market penetration, but also in upholding and...
The Digital Services Act: The Internet’s Safety Enforcer in Europe
- 25 September 2023
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- by Lucia Pham
On August 25, 2023, the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) went into effect and it began to hold technology companies like Google and Facebook accountable for the content posted to their platforms. Despite only encompassing the EU, it is not to say that there are no far-reaching effects from the DSA as many companies will have to comply with the DSA’s enforcement and adjust their current content policy. As the primary goal of the DSA...
The Emergence of Meta’s Threads and Its Legal Implications
- 25 July 2023
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- by Lucia Pham
Released less than two weeks ago and gaining 100 million users in five days, Meta’s Threads—a text-based social media platform—continues to make waves across the world. However, its copyright dispute with Twitter and lack of transparency in data collection loom over the app’s rising popularity on the Internet and in real life. Twitter as the reigning text-based microblogging platform Unlike various social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook, Twitter has been holding its own as...
Social Media Platforms Face First Amendment Challenges
- 14 July 2023
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- by David. Hudson Jr. (ABA Journal)
Join the debate on Social Media Regulation. Should platforms have the right to curate content? Supporters argue it’s necessary to prevent ‘Big Tech’ censorship. What do you think? Read the full article here: https://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/state-laws-targeting-social-media-platforms-face-first-amendment-challenges
Don’t Type Your Secrets Into ChatGPT
- 19 April 2023
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- by Business Times
This could very well happen to you and me. The recent case of Samsung staff leaking confidential data to ChatGPT offers invaluable lessons to the rest of us. Do we have the same blind spot when it comes to identifying, valuing and protecting our intangible assets? Something to think deeply about. We share more tips and insights in the PDF below:
