VIETNAM’S LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS
13 November, 2025
𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗕𝗚𝗩) 𝗜𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗡𝗔𝗠: 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 As Vietnam moves toward full enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Law in 2026, background verification (BGV) practices are coming under closer legal and ethical scrutiny.Our latest article breaks down what checks employers can legitimately perform, when they are required by law, and how […]
PDPL QUEST 01: ARE YOU PREPARED TO DELETE EMPLOYEE’S PERSONAL DATA?
14 July, 2025
ARE YOU PREPARED TO DELETE EMPLOYEE’S PERSONAL DATA? Under Article 25 of Vietnam’s Personal Data Protection Law 2025, employers are required to delete or destroy employees’ personal data once the employment contract ends, unless otherwise agreed or legally required to retain it. ➡️ To continue processing personal data post-employment (e.g. for legal or compliance […]
[WEBINAR] PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW 2025: WHERE TO START?
10 July, 2025
[WEBINAR] PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW 2025: WHERE TO START? The Personal Data Protection Law 2025 has officially been enacted, replacing Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP and introducing significant updates. From expanded scope of application, new requirements for impact assessment, to new obligations for personal data processing in specific sectors, all will increase compliance pressure on businesses. So, […]
OFFICIALLY ISSUE THE LAW ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
26 June, 2025
OFFICIALLY ISSUE THE LAW ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION Source: Hoàng Ngọc – People’s Deputies Online On the morning of June 26, under the chairmanship of Vice President of the National Assembly, Senior Lieutenant General Trần Quang Phương, the National Assembly voted to pass the Law on Personal Data Protection with 433 out of 435 deputies […]
HIPAA PRIVACY RULE: MECHANISMS FOR PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION PROTECTION
23 June, 2025
HIPAA PRIVACY RULE: MECHANISMS FOR PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION PROTECTION The Privacy Rule is one of the core rules of HIPAA which governs the conditions, timing, and circumstances under which protected health information (PHI) may be used or disclosed. It establishes standards that grant patients rights over their health data, enhancing their control over its use […]
OVERVIEW OF HIPAA RULES ON DATA PROTECTION
12 June, 2025
OVERVIEW OF HIPAA RULES ON DATA PROTECTION Overview of HIPAA Act and Its Rules The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA or the Act) is a U.S. federal law designed to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information while facilitating healthcare operations and preventing waste, fraud, and abuse in the healthcare […]
IN-HOUSE DPO VS. OUTSOURCED DPO – WHICH SOLUTION SAVES COSTS AND ENSURES COMPLIANCE?
10 June, 2025
💥 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 […]
THE DPO AND A CULTURE OF DATA PROTECTION – THE KEY TO BUILDING LASTING TRUST
5 June, 2025
🌟 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 […]
INTRODUCTION TO HIPAA: EVOLUTION OF DATA PROTECTION STANDARDS
5 June, 2025
INTRODUCTION TO HIPAA: EVOLUTION OF DATA PROTECTION STANDARDS The rapid proliferation of information technology has driven the healthcare sector to transition from paper-based medical records to comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems. Although paper charts are subject to certain physical vulnerabilities, and despite the convenience and storage capacity afforded by digital platforms, electronic systems confront […]
HIPAA DATA PROTECTION ESSENTIALS
2 June, 2025
🔒 ARE YOU READY TO ELEVATE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S HIPAA COMPLIANCE? HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is the U.S. regulation designed to ensure the privacy and protection of personal health information. Our brand-new series, “HIPAA Data Protection Essentials” launches soon, packed with everything data controlling parties need to know. Here, we present a […]
