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Handbook for child safety in cyberspace launched
A handbook on child safety in cyberspace was launched by the Authority of Information Security under the Ministry of Information and Communications on Thursday. The document aims to provide practical tools for children and their parents to ensure their safety on the internet while enhancing ...
Vietnam attempts at establishing secure network environment
The Government has made concerted efforts to establish secure network environment by issuing a new decree.The Government has recently released Decree No. 147/2024/ND-CP on November 9, 2024, concerning the management, provision, and utilization of internet services and information on the network. This decree introduces several new ...
Translated by Anh Quan
Protecting women’s rights in online space
Along with the rapid development of technology, crimes targeting women are increasingly on the rise, leading to severe consequences. This situation demands further improvement in legal regulations to more effectively ensure the rights of women and girls in particular and human rights in general.The primary ...
Khanh Minh
Better cybersecurity needed to protect data
The recent increase in personal data theft and fake websites has caused property damage to individuals, businesses and even websites managed by state agencies and organisations. Personal data, including biometric and financial information, relationship and health status and personal history, has been leaked and posted ...
NCA releases new app to combat online fraud in Vietnam
The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) yesterday launched nTrust, a free anti-fraud software for smart devices. nTrust aims at detecting signs of fraud by scanning phone numbers, account numbers, website links, and QR codes. It also has the capability to scan applications on users’ phone, detecting ...
Translated by Thanh Tam
Government, tech giants unite in campaign targets online fraud in VN
The Information Security Authority and Meta Group have jointly launched the “Identify Scams” campaign, the first of its kind in Vietnam in 2024, to combat online scams.The “Identify Scams” awareness campaign will focus on six of the 24 online scam types identified by the Information ...
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Vietnam prioritizes human-centered development of artificial intelligence
The Ministry of Science and Technology has just released its Decision 1290/QD-BKHCN about guiding a number of principles on research and development of responsible AI systems that are aimed at a human-centered society where there is a reasonable balance between the benefits and risks of ...
Translated by Thanh Tam
First platform complying with personal data protection regulations launched
The Vietnam Data Security Joint Stock Company has unveiled the DataTrust platform, the first platform to comply with personal data protection regulations in the country.DataTrust is the first digital platform in Vietnam to administer privacy rights in the fields of cybersecurity and safeguarding data. It ...
Việt Nam urged to build legal corridor for AI industry
Việt Nam needs a policy on artificial intelligence (AI) to help this industry develop strongly, while minimising risks, according to insiders. In the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 127/QD-TTg dated January 26, 2021 promulgating the national strategy on research, development and application of AI by 2030, ...
Vietnam moves to protect personal data with new law
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security is pushing for the development of a Law on Personal Data Protection. The proposed law aims to safeguard citizens’ personal data rights and prevent the misuse of information that infringes on the interests of individuals and organizations.The proposed law is ...
Dinh Phan
