Vietnam's proposed data security law sparks overlap concerns
By Hoa Dinh ( July 15, 2026, 05:57 GMT | Insight) -- Vietnam's proposed data security law is intended to address gaps in the country's data protection framework, but stakeholders say overlapping data classification and cross-border data transfer requirements could create additional compliance burdens for companies. Comments submitted during consultation on the draft argue the proposal duplicates provisions in Vietnam's existing data, personal data protection and cybersecurity laws, while the Ministry of Public Security maintains the legislation is needed to strengthen protection of digital data and safeguard the country's data sovereignty.Vietnam’s proposed new data security law is intended to fill gaps in the country’s current data-protection framework, but stakeholders say overlapping data classification and cross-border data transfer requirements could create compliance burdens for companies....
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