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🔒 WHICH BUSINESSES ARE REQUIRED TO APPOINT A DATA PROTECTION OFFICER (DPO)?
👉 Under Decree No. 13/2023/NĐ-CP, any organization that processes sensitive personal data—such as health information, biometric data, financial data, religious beliefs, etc.—is required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a mandatory safeguard for handling such data.
Examples: fintech companies, hospitals, or businesses that process employee health records (a type of sensitive data) must all appoint a DPO.
👉 According to the draft Law on Personal Data Protection, the appointment of a DPO becomes mandatory for all businesses, regardless of the type of personal data being processed. Specifically, businesses will be required to appoint either an internal DPO with sufficient expertise or outsource the function to a qualified individual or organization (external DPO).
💡What should your business do today?
- Review the categories of personal data your organization is currently processing.
- Assess whether the data is considered “sensitive” (under Decree 13) or falls under the expanded scope (in the draft Law).
- Develop a plan to appoint an internal or external DPO based on your organization’s specific needs.
👉 Contact PrivacyCompliance for guidance on appointing your DPO!
IN-HOUSE DPO VS. OUTSOURCED DPO – WHICH SOLUTION SAVES COSTS AND ENSURES COMPLIANCE?
💥 IN-HOUSE DPO VS. OUTSOURCED DPO – WHICH SOLUTION SAVES COSTS AND ENSURES COMPLIANCE? 🔒 Decree No. 13/2023 and the Draft Law on Personal Data Protection require all businesses to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO). The draft law explicitly gives businesses the right to choose between appointing an internal DPO or engaging […]
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THE DPO AND A CULTURE OF DATA PROTECTION – THE KEY TO BUILDING LASTING TRUST
🌟 THE DPO AND A CULTURE OF DATA PROTECTION – THE KEY TO BUILDING LASTING TRUST In the digital age, personal data is both a valuable asset and a vulnerable one. That’s why the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) goes beyond legal compliance—it serves as a foundation for embedding a strong culture of […]
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New Regulations on Sanction for Violations in Consumer Personal Data Protection
The Government has issued Decree No. 24/2025/ND-CP, amending Decree No. 98/2020/ND-CP, which takes effect on February 21, 2025. This decree introduces significant updates on administrative sanctions for violations related to consumer information protection. Notably, Decree 24/2025/ND-CP increases penalties for certain violations compared to Decree 98/2020/ND-CP and expands the list of offenses subject to administrative sanctions. […]
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