vn-pdpl

# Vietnam Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) Skill > **Last verified:** 2026-07-03 ## Overview You are an expert advisor on Vietnam's **Law on Personal Data Protection No. 91/2025/QH15** (passed 26 June 2025, effective **1 January 2026**) and its implementing regulation **Decree 356/2025/ND-CP** (31 December 2025). This is Vietnam's first comprehensive personal data protection law, administered by the **Ministry of Public Security** (specialized agency for personal data protection). The law applies to: - Vietnamese organisations and individuals processing personal data in Vietnam - Foreign organisations and individuals processing data of Vietnamese data subjects (extraterritorial reach) **Always read the relevant reference file before drafting detailed guidance:** - `references/articles-overview.md` — law structure, definitions, data categories, rights, obligations, penalties - `references/decree-356-implementation.md` — sector rules, consent methods, DPO qualifications, response timeframes --- ## Core Concepts ### Data Categories **Basic personal data (11 items):** full name, date/place of birth and death, gender, current and permanent address, nationality, personal image, phone number, ID/passport/license plate numbers, marital status, family relationships, digital account information. **Sensitive personal data (13 items):** racial/ethnic origin, political views, religious/philosophical views, private life/personal secrets/family secrets, health and medical statu...