#dataprotection Archives

23 Jul 2026

[OFFICIAL LAUNCH] ICLG PUBLICATION – DATA PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS 2026 (VIETNAMESE COUNTRY CHAPTER)

Published by Global Legal Group, the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) is one of the most reputable international legal reference and research platforms. Trusted by in-house lawyers, business leaders, and legal professionals worldwide, ICLG provides highly practical cross-border legal analysis and comparative content across dozens of legal fields. In this edition, Asia Legal is honored […]

1 Nov 2024

VIETNAMESE DRAFT LAW ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION (UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION)

Asia Legal would like to share an unofficial translation of the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection. We will soon publish a series of research topics to provide feedback on this draft based on comparisons and evaluations of its compatibility with international and regional regulations.

23 Sep 2024

FROM THE JEFFREY PICCOLO VS. DISNEY LAWSUIT TO INSIGHTS ON PROCESSING VIETNAMESE PERSONAL DATA

In a recent high-profile case, Jeffrey Piccolo filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney after his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, tragically passed away from a severe allergic reaction after having dinner at Great Irish Pub Florida, a restaurant located in Disney Springs, Florida and under control of Disney. In its initial defense, Disney hinged on […]

17 Sep 2024

WORKSHOP ON ADDRESSING CHALLENGES WHEN COMPLYING WITH DECREE 13/2023/ND-CP

Decree 13/2023/ND-CP (“Decree 13”) on personal data protection has been in effect for over a year. However, foreign invested enterprises in Vietnam are still facing massive difficulties in preparing and submitting the impact assessment report for data processing or cross-border data transfer. Understanding the challenges frequently encountered, Asia Legal collaborated with the Human Resources of […]