HCMC: Corporate Data Compliance in Vietnam: Avoiding Liability, Ensuring Readiness

With Vietnam’s new Personal Data Protection Law (PDPD) taking full effect on January 1, 2026, companies operating in Vietnam must prepare to meet heightened legal obligations. Non-compliance may lead to administrative penalties, criminal liability, or reputational harm.

This breakfast session will help foreign-invested enterprises understand what is at stake.

The talk will cover:

• The scope and legal framework of Vietnam’s PDPD

• Key obligations for data controllers, processors, and foreign-invested firms

• Cross-border data transfers and the role of Data Protection Officers (DPOs)

• Compliance risks and enforcement by the Ministry of Public Security

• Practical steps to prepare: data mapping, policy updates, internal training, and audits

• How to align PDPD obligations with global standards such as the GDPR

This session is designed for legal counsels, compliance officers, HR managers, IT and cybersecurity leads, as well as anyone managing personal data within their business operations. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the law, their company’s responsibilities, and the actions required to build a resilient and compliant data protection framework

Speaker(s)

Nhi PhamAttorney at law - Associate at DS Avocats

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