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JOINT CONTROL OF PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE DRAFT LAW ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION AND GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION

Abstract: In today’s interconnected digital landscape, personal data protection has become a cornerstone of privacy rights, with the concept of joint control emerging as a pivotal issue. Joint control arises when multiple entities collaborate to process personal data, necessitating clear legal frameworks to ensure accountability and safeguard data subjects. The European Union’s General Data Protection […]

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 […]