Legal Updates

NEW CIARB GUIDELINE ON THE USE OF AI IN ARBITRATION (2025)

Asia Legal is excited to share the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ latest guideline on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in arbitration. This document addresses the integration of AI tools in arbitration, highlighting both the benefits and potential risks. Key highlights include: 1- Efficiency and Quality: AI tools may streamline legal research, data analysis, text […]

LATEST VERSION OF THE VIETNAM DRAFT LAW ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

Asia Legal is pleased to share the latest draft of the Vietnam Law on Personal Data Protection (the “Draft“). Some notable new points include changes in the scope of application and definitions used in the draft: 1- The Draft will not regulate foreign agencies and organizations operating abroad and the processing of personal data of […]

A DEEPER DIVE INTO PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING UNDER THE VIETNAM DRAFT LAW ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION AND GDPR

Despite sharing some basic principles with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR“) on the purpose limitation, data minimization and accountability, the Vietnam Draft Law on personal data protection (“Draft Law“) has a narrower scope, less clarity on profiling, and uncertainty about de-identification of personal data. These differences highlight the need for further refinement to […]