Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)
Vietnam's Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14), effective January 1, 2019, and its implementing Decree 13/2023/ND-CP, establish cybersecurity requirements for information systems in Vietnam. Key provisions include data localization for certain data categories, mandatory local office requirements for specified service providers, content moderation obligations, and cybersecurity incident reporting. Applies to foreign and domestic service providers operating in Vietnam.
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Framework Domains (6)
Chapter I — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art.1 | Purpose |
| Art.2 | Definitions |
| Art.3 | Cybersecurity Policy |
| Art.4 | Credit Information Business Licensing |
| Art.8 | Prohibited Acts |
| HUN-1 | Purpose and Scope |
| HUN-2 | Definitions |
| HUN-3 | Fundamental Rules |
| URY-1 | Fundamental Right (Article 1) |
| URY-2 | Scope and Definitions (Article 2–4) |
Chapter II — Protection of National Cybersecurity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.10 | Critical Information Infrastructure |
| Art.11 | Cybersecurity Assessment |
| Art.12 | Security Incident Response |
| Art.9 | Protection of Information Systems |
Chapter III — Prevention of Cyberspace Violations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.16 | Purpose Limitation |
| Art.17 | Accuracy and Currency |
| Art.18 | Processing Standards |
| Art.22 | Prevention of Technology Misuse |
Chapter IV — Cybersecurity for Information Systems
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.23 | Cybersecurity Conditions for Information Systems |
| Art.24 | Cybersecurity Standards and Technical Regulations |
| Art.25 | Cybersecurity Risk Assessment |
| Art.26 | Data Localisation Requirements |
Chapter V — Cybersecurity for Activities in Cyberspace
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.26(3) | Data Storage Requirements |
| Art.28 | Personal Data Protection |
| Art.29 | Protection of Children in Cyberspace |
| Art.30 | Research and Development |
Chapters VI-VII — Responsibilities and Implementation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art.36 | Purpose Limitation on Use |
| Art.37 | Ministry of National Defence Responsibilities |
| Art.38 | Right to Access Credit Information |
| Art.41 | International Cooperation |
| Art.43 | Effectiveness Date |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14)?
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) is a compliance framework from Vietnam with 6 domains and 36 controls. Vietnam's Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14), effective January 1, 2019, and its implementing Decree 13/2023/ND-CP, establish cybersecurity requirements for information systems in Vietnam. Key provisions include data localization for certain data categories, mandatory local office requirements for specified service providers, content moderation obligations, and cybersecurity incident reporting. Applies to foreign and domestic service providers operating in Vietnam. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) have?
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) has 36 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapters VI-VII — Responsibilities and Implementation (5 controls), Chapter II — Protection of National Cybersecurity (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) map to?
Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) maps to 615 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (39% coverage), ASEAN Data Management Framework (39% coverage), UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (39% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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