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

Designed for legal counsels, compliance officers, HR managers, IT and cybersecurity leads, as well as anyone managing personal data within their business operations, this session will provide a clear understanding of the legal requirements and the necessary actions to ensure compliance, while leveraging this regulatory framework as a driver of trust and competitiveness.

Speaker(s)

Nhi PhamAttorney at law - Associate at DS Avocats

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