On June 2, PLF Law Firm joined the German Business Association (GBA) Monthly Business Meeting at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon, where over 50 members and guests gathered to explore the implications of Vietnam’s first-ever comprehensive Law on Data. This event marked a pivotal moment for legal and business professionals navigating the evolving digital regulatory environment in Vietnam.
The session, chaired by GBA Board Member Dr. Oliver Massmann, offered in-depth analysis of Decree 13/2023/ND-CP and the forthcoming Personal Data Protection Law. These legal developments are set to significantly impact how businesses handle data in Vietnam — with implications for compliance, governance, and operational continuity.
The event featured insights from:
- Mr. Hoang Ha (Data Protectify), who stressed the challenges of aligning global compliance models with local laws;
- Ms. Arianne Jimenez (Meta), who outlined gaps in the current law compared to GDPR;
- Mr. Vu Tai Luong (FPT Telecom), who emphasized the need for greater transparency in government data access;
- Mr. André de Jong (Bosch Vietnam), who advocated for a unified legal approach to data governance.
These discussions reinforced the urgency for all stakeholders to prepare for deeper regulatory engagement and to implement robust compliance frameworks.
