Cookie consent in Việt Nam
Consent and privacy law in Việt Nam
Personal Data Protection Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP in force since July 2023
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Who must comply
Agencies, organizations and individuals that process personal data of people in Vietnam, including foreign parties processing such data.
Penalties
Administrative sanctions under the decree, with a dedicated data protection law expected
Key obligations
- Obtain clear, affirmative and recorded prior consent
- Provide notice of purpose before processing
- Honor access, correction, deletion and withdrawal rights
- Carry out and file impact assessment dossiers
- Meet cross-border transfer assessment requirements
Local guidance
- Apply Decree No. 13/2023 on personal data protection
- Record consent in a reproducible written format
- File impact assessment dossiers where required
- Provide notices in Vietnamese
How ConsentX helps
- Affirmative, recorded opt-in consent capture
- Prior-script blocking before processing
- Withdrawal and rights request workflow
- Consent receipts and evidence dossiers
- Region rule engine tuned for Vietnam
We value your privacy
We ask for your consent before any non-essential cookie, with the rules that apply in your region.
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with Vietnam using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Vietnam.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Vietnam requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Vietnam audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What documentation does Vietnam require for consent?+
Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous, and expressed in a format that can be printed or reproduced in writing, which is a demanding documentation standard.
Does Vietnam require impact assessments?+
Yes. The decree requires filing impact assessment dossiers with the Ministry of Public Security for many processing activities and for cross border transfers of personal data.