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The Draft Law on Cyber Security 2025 has officially added and defined data security as an important component of national cybersecurity. This is the first time that data - a core element of digital transformation - is placed in one of the central positions in the legal framework on cybersecurity. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Do Thi, Deputy Head of the Cyber Information Security Department, Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control shared at the seminar - Photo: VGP This information was given at the seminar Cyber Security Law 2025: A step forward in protecting data security organized by the National Cyber Security Association. Recently, the Ministry of Public Security - the drafting agency - has proactively and urgently completed the dossier of the Cyber Security Law 2025 project to submit to the National Assembly. The new Draft Law on Cyber Security adds a number of important regulations to create a solid foundation to help Vietnam effectively deal with cyber security challenges, protect national security and the rights of citizens in the digital era, including ensuring data security. According to the Draft, data security is understood as ensuring data collection, updating, adjusting and processing activities to serve national digital transformation and digital economic development. The legalization of this concept is a strategically significant step in a context where data has become the main target of attacks for many years. In fact, the majority of recently recorded cyber attacks are aimed at stealing, encrypting or destroying data, not only disrupting organizational operations, but the consequences of data attacks can last for many years. This requires a strong, unified legal framework and suitable for new risks in space. network. The addition of data security not only overcomes the legal gap but also brings practical benefits to all parties involved. Overview of the conference - Photo: VGPAccording to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dinh Do Thi, Deputy Head of the Cyber Information Security Department, Department of Cyber Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention, Ministry of Public Security, ensuring cyber security and data security of organizations and individuals is a throughout and inseparable requirement in the process of developing science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. The Draft Law on Cyber Security 2025 identifies the key policies of the State. on ensuring network security and data security. November 17, 2025 13:19 November 17, 2025 11:54 November 11, 2025 18:36 November 1, 2025 18:19 Firstly, prioritize cybersecurity protection in national defense, security, socio-economic, science-technology and foreign affairs. Second, build a safe cyberspace that does not harm national security and social order. Third, focus resources on building a specialized force, developing high-quality human resources, and promoting research and development of cybersecurity technology. Fourth, encourage organizations and individuals to participate in handling risks and coordinate with authorities. Fifth, prioritize the use of Vietnams cybersecurity industry products and services. Sixth, strengthen international cooperation to protect cybersecurity. Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, National Cyber Security Association, assessed that making data security a focus is an important addition, right on the trend, because data is a strategic resource. When data is appropriated or leaked, the damage is not only economic but also affects national security, digital sovereignty and social trust. Opinions at the workshop all agreed that the draft Law on Cyber Security 2025 is a strategic step, strengthening the legal foundation for digital economic development, protecting essential digital services and legal rights of people and businesses, contributing to building a safe, reliable and sustainable digital environment.HM
