November 13, 2025
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 to stay compliant while respecting candidatesβ privacy.
π Read the full insight by PrivacyCompliance to understand Vietnamβs evolving BGV landscape: Vietnamβs Legal Framework for Background Checks
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