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AI in the Workplace: Data Privacy and Legal Risks in Vietnam
- 28 July 2025
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- by Stephen Le
AI is quickly becoming a standard feature of workplace operations across Vietnam. From automated hiring systems to productivity monitoring platforms, businesses are embracing AI tools to improve efficiency and reduce costs. But beneath the surface lies a growing compliance risk: these tools often collect, process, and store personal and sensitive employee data triggering strict obligations under Vietnamese law. With Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP of the Government dated April 17, 2023 on Personal Data Protection (Decree 13) now...
What Employers Need To Know: Data Protection in Viet Nam
- 06 June 2025
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- by Hannah Huynh
Vietnam’s data protection laws are changing fast and HR teams need to catch up. From employment contracts to cross-border data transfers, personal data handling is now tightly regulated under Decree 13, with more stringent obligations expected in the upcoming draft law. In this post, Hannah Huynh breaks down how these regulations affect employment practices and what employers must do to stay compliant, protect employee trust, and reduce legal exposure.
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...
Key Concepts Under Vietnam’s New Data Privacy Law
- 01 April 2025
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- by Stephen Le
As businesses in Vietnam expand their digital operations, the stakes for handling personal data have never been higher. Companies face growing pressure not only to secure information but to do so within a clear and legally compliant structure. In response, the Vietnamese government introduced Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP on Personal Data Protection (PDPD), which took effect on July 1, 2023. While the regulation marks a significant step toward aligning Vietnam with international data privacy standards, many businesses...
