( September 24, 2026, 03:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Vietnam’s government on Wednesday released a decree setting administrative penalties for violations of the data law. Decree 363, dated Sept. 19 and taking effect Nov. 11, sets a maximum fine of 100 million dong ($3,800) for individuals and twice that amount for organizations. Individuals committing cross-border data-transfer violations face fines ranging from 20 million to 100 million dong, with additional sanctions including suspension of data transfers for three to 12 months and, for foreign individuals, expulsion from Vietnam.The decree is attached (in Vietnamese)....
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