March 7, 2025
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. Key updates include:
Fines ranging from VND 20,000,000 – 30,000,000 for the following violations:
Fines of VND 30,000,000 – 40,000,000 for the following violations:
Note: If the violation is committed by an organization or involves sensitive personal data, the fine is doubled. If the violation is committed by a large-scale digital platform operator, the fine is quadrupled.
Decree 24/2025/ND-CP also introduces new penalties for violations in online transactions, particularly those involving consumer information, including:
To minimize legal risks, particularly the risk of administrative sanctions, it is recommended to:
1/ Conduct a comprehensive review of all consumer personal data processing activities to identify potential compliance gaps, with a focus on obligations under the 2023 Law on Protection of Consumer Rights.
2/ Implement necessary compliance measures, remediate any gaps, and strengthen data protection safeguards to enhance security and ensure the organization’s data processing practices meet regulatory standards.
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