Category: Regional

How to Protect Your Organisation from Data Breaches

Introduction While the proliferation of data and the growing reliance on technology have brought about unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency, it has also given rise to significant vulnerabilities, most notably the increasing danger of data breaches. Organisations across all sectors are now custodians of vast amounts of sensitive information, including personal and business data. […]

Instruction on the Building of Telecoms Infrastructure in Designated Areas or Constructions

Introduction On 16 June 2025, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction issued Instruction No. 001 on the Building of Telecommunications Infrastructure in Towns, Residential Areas, Borey, Co-Owned Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Shopping Malls, Industrial Areas, Special Economic Zones, and Other Designated Areas or Constructions (“Instruction“). In line with the 2015 Telecommunications Law and […]

New Law on Personal Data Protection Comes into Operation on 1 January 2026

Introduction On 26 June 2025, the National Assembly approved the long-awaited Law on Personal Data Protection (“PDP Law“). The PDP Law, which comes into operation on 1 January 2026, is the first formal law dedicated specifically for personal data protection, elevating the subject beyond just a government decree (under Decree 13/2023/ND-CP on protection of personal […]

PRC Issues Draft Personal Information Protection Certification Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfers

Introduction   The Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC“) is conducting a public consultation on the Personal Information Protection Certification Measures (Draft for Comments) (“Draft Measures“) from 3 January to 3 February 2025. The Draft Measures set out a proposed system for the certification of personal information protection in cross-border data transfers. It seeks to provide specific guidelines […]

Introduction of AI Playbook for Small States: Best Practices, Governance, and Social Impact

Introduction   The recent advent of generative artificial intelligence (“AI“) and large language models have led to groundbreaking opportunities for all parts of society. However, its adoption may be uneven across states. Small states, in particular, face challenges such as:   access to resources and funding; limitations of small domestic markets and the resulting difficulty […]