Insights from the Seminar for public consultation on Draft of Personal Data Protection Law

Mr. Chris Luong, Partner at ALTAS LAW, recently attended the Seminar: “Public Consultation on the draft Law on Personal Data Protection,” organized by the National Cyber Security Association in Hanoi on April 23, 2025, gaining more insights on how technologies could help advancing the Data Protection Compliance.

Navigating the Future of Personal Data Protection Law

Representing the Drafting Committee, Major Dao Duc Trieu presented the key contents of the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection, among others, the mechanism for handling violations and ensuring privacy in the digital environment attracts the most attention. The Seminar also discussed many questions revolving around important issues: definition and classification of personal data, sensitive data protection mechanism, data transfer abroad, data protection credit rating, enforcement capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises, and the supervisory role of state agencies after the law comes into effect ...

The official Personal Data Protection Law (“PDP Law”) is anticipated to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval in May 2025 and is projected to take effect in January 2026, aiming to create a consistent legal framework, enhance domestic data protection capabilities, foster digital economy development, and ensure national security and data sovereignty.

How technologies could help advancing the Data Protection Compliance?

ALTAS LAW understands that achieving compliance with the forthcoming PDP Law requires robust technical solutions in addition to legal expertise. We are pleased to highlight Vietnam Data Security Joint Stock Company (“VNDS”), an active and trusted member of the National Cyber Security Association.

With a mission to ensure data safety and security, VNDS envisions creating a secure online environment where individuals can confidently share their personal information. Their team comprises leading experts with over 20 years of experience across various practices. VNDS offers a comprehensive ecosystem of personal data protection services and solutions, including DPO training, compliance technology solutions, cybersecurity, and consulting.

DataTrust CE – Your Strategic Partner for Seamless Data Protection Compliance

Navigating the intricacies of personal data protection regulations is a critical challenge for every business today. To empower our clients with effective tools for compliance, ALTAS LAW is pleased to introduce DataTrust Compliance Edition (DataTrust CE), a leading software solution developed by our esteemed partner, VNDS.

DataTrust CE is more than just software; it is a strategic solution engineered to streamline and simplify your personal data protection compliance journey, particularly regarding the mandatory Personal Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) dossier. It empowers your organization to accurately complete this essential documentation, ensuring full alignment with regulatory requirements and significantly mitigating legal risks.

ALTAS LAW recognizes the critical importance of personal data protection in today's digital economy. Our collaboration with technology partner VNDS allowing us to provide clients with both the necessary legal guidance and access to effective technical tools to ensure comprehensive compliance.

Contact ALTAS LAW to discuss how we can assist you in navigating the requirements of the Personal Data Protection Law and implementing robust compliance strategies via email: contact@altas.vn