Vietnam’s Law on Cyberinformation Security, Law No. 86/2015/QH13, was enacted in 2015. The law applies to all activities related to the protection of national security and information security in cyberspace within Vietnam. The law consists of seven chapters and 58 articles covering various aspects of cybersecurity, including the protection of critical information infrastructure, data protection, and the prevention of cybercrime.
The law deals with network information security activities, rights, and responsibilities of individuals, organizations, and agencies in securing network information. It covers civil cryptography, technical standards, and norms for network information security, information security business, human development for network information security, and state management of network information security.
The law also focuses on data protection and privacy, imposing obligations on organizations to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal information and other data. It also imposes penalties for cybercrime offenses, including hacking, spreading malware, and cyberterrorism.
The law establishes the legal framework for information security management, requiring organizations to establish information security policies and procedures and to implement measures to protect their information systems and networks. The law also deals with international cooperation and exchange in the field of cybersecurity, promoting cooperation among countries to prevent and combat cyber threats.
