INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
This sweeping internet law, enforced from December 25, 2024, mandates social media platforms to verify user identities and share data with
authorities.Tech giants like Facebook and TikTok must now collect Vietnamese phone numbers or ID numbers from users, store personal
Only verified accounts can live stream, potentially disrupting social commerce on platforms like TikTok.Game publishers must limit underage
players to one-hour sessions and 180 minutes daily
expose dissidents who post anonymously to increased risks of arrest
The country has a history of swift suppression of online dissent, as evidenced by recent arrests of prominent bloggers and journalists.Tech
companies face a dilemma between user privacy and compliance
With such a large market at stake, many may choose to adhere to the new regulations despite concerns about human rights implications.As
Vietnam tightens its grip on the digital landscape, the impact of Decree 147 on online expression and privacy remains to be seen
future.BackgroundVietnam stands at a crossroads
This proposed legislation aims to tighten control over information flows and limit data transfers abroad.However, it has sparked concern
With 100 million citizens, Vietnam represents a goldmine for social media giants like Facebook and Google.The country also harbors ambitions
to become a regional hub for data centers
Yet, the draft law threatens to throw a wrench in these plans
At the heart of the issue lies a clash between national security interests and digital innovation.The Vietnamese government, led by the
Ministry of Public Security, seeks greater control over data flows within its borders
They warn that the proposed restrictions could hamper their ability to serve Vietnamese users effectively.
