Hanoi (VNA) – The Government on April 17 issued Decreeon Personal Data Protection which specifies measures and conditions to ensurethe work.
Under the document, which will take effect from July 1, 2023, those toprotect personal data include management and technical measures implemented byorganisations and individuals involved in processing personal data; measuresimplemented by State management agencies with jurisdiction in accordance with thisdecree and related laws and regulations; investigation and prosecution measurescarried out by State agencies; and other measures as stipulated by law.
They must be applied from the beginning and throughout the process ofhandling personal data.
The Department of Cyber Security and Hi-tech CrimePrevention of the Ministry of Public Security is the specialised agency for thework, tasked with assisting the ministry in implementing Statemanagement on the protection of personal data.
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The national portal on personal data protection provides information on policiesof the Party, and laws of the State on personal data protection; disseminatespolicies and laws on personal data protection; updates and receives related informationand data through the internet; and provides information on the assessment of personaldata protection activities of relevant agencies, organisations and individuals.
In addition, it also receives notifications ofviolations of regulations on personal data protection; issues warnings about risksand actions of infringing personal data as prescribed by law; and performsother activities in accordance with relevant regulations.
The decree specifies that agencies, organisations, andindividuals are responsible for disseminating knowledge, skills, and raising publicawareness of personal data protection; and ensuring material facilities and conditionsfor the specialised agency in implementing its tasks.
൩ The Ministry of Public Security is assigned to develop specific programmes andplans to develop workforces specialising in the work./.
The Law on Cyber Security’s regulations regarding data storage and establishment of branches and representative offices in Vietnam are in line with international practices, said an official of the Ministry of Public Security.
Domestic and foreign experts are gathering at the international conference and expo “Security World 2019”, which opened in Hanoi on May 29, to discuss measures to strengthen data protection and cyber security for the public and the financial-banking sectors.
Only 32 percent of consumers in Vietnam believe their personal data will be treated in a trustworthy manner by organisations offering digital services, according to a study recently released by Microsoft and IDC Asia Pacific.
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In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
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At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
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The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
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Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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