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Draft Land Law (amended): Removing legal obstacles and aligning land policies more closely with the current market economy

Draft Land Law (amended): Removing legal obstacles and aligning land policies more closely with the current market economy

(L&D) – On the afternoon of September 10, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting to hear the report on incorporating the opinions of Government members regarding the Draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the 2024 Land Law, focusing on removing legal obstacles and aligning land policies more closely with the current market economy.

Infringement of personal data could be subject to fine of up to 5% of Annual Turnover

Infringement of personal data could be subject to fine of up to 5% of Annual Turnover

(L&D) A representative of the Ministry of Public Security issued warning as to the situation of personal data infringement, with 110 million records having been illegally traded. The Law on Personal Data Protection will take effect from January 1, 2026, with penalties of up to 5% of annual turnover.

Prohibition of the Buying and Selling of Personal Data

Prohibition of the Buying and Selling of Personal Data

(L&D) According to the Law on Personal Data Protection, the prohibition of the act of buying and selling personal data, except where otherwise provided by law, will create a legal framework to combat crimes treating personal data as an ordinary commodity to be traded, thereby seriously infringing upon human rights and legitimate rights and interests.

How will acts of disturbing public order be sanctioned?

How will acts of disturbing public order be sanctioned?

(L&D) - What constitutes “public disturbance”? How are acts of disturbing public order handled under current Vietnamese law?