Vietnamese lawmakers call for consistency in data classification
By Hoa Dinh ( September 24, 2026, 08:05 GMT | Insight) -- Vietnamese lawmakers have called for changes to the draft data security law to align its data classifications with existing legislation and refine controls on cross-border transfers ahead of expected passage next month. The proposed law would regulate the security, classification and cross-border transfer of digital data, adding another layer to existing laws on data, personal data protection and cybersecurity. Lawmakers also called for recognition of equivalent international data-security certifications and safeguards against authorities requiring companies to disclose source code or core algorithms during inspections.Vietnamese lawmakers have called for changes to the draft data security law to align its data classifications with existing legislation and refine controls on cross-border transfers, as the bill heads toward passage next month....
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