Big changes are coming to Vietnam’s digital landscape. The country is poised to enact its new Amended Law on Cybersecurity, a critical piece of legislation that will reshape how businesses and individuals manage their online security.
This new law, set to be introduced during the National Assembly’s 9th session in October 2025, merges the existing Law on Cybersecurity 2018 with the Law on Cyberinformation Security 2015. The goal? To streamline regulations and solidify the Ministry of Public Security (“MPS”) as the primary authority overseeing all cybersecurity matters in Vietnam.
The public currently has the chance to review the 4th Draft of the Amended Law on Cybersecurity bill (“4th Draft”). It proposes several significant updates, which are scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2026. Below, we’ve outlined the key features proposed in the draft.
