Decree No. 02/2001/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Ordinance

The State Secrets Protection Ordinance is hereby promulgated and takes effect from January 11, 2001, stipulating the protection of state secrets and the handling of violations.

Document No.02/2001/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch nước
Updated01/07/2026
SectorJustice
FieldLegal AffairsJustice
Issued date11/01/2001
Effective date11/01/2001
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

The State Secrets Protection Ordinance is hereby promulgated and takes effect from January 11, 2001, stipulating the protection of state secrets and the handling of violations.

Key points

  • State agencies → are determined to be organizations responsible for protecting state secrets
  • Persons working in state agencies → must comply with regulations on the protection of state secrets and shall not disclose information within the scope of state secrets
  • Citizens and businesses → when they know or suspect that state secrets have been leaked, need to report immediately to competent authorities
  • State secret protection agencies → have the right to request organizations and individuals to provide information related to the protection of state secrets
  • Violations of regulations on the protection of state secrets → shall be subject to administrative fines ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 100,000,000

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Strengthening the protection of state secrets, enhancing national security
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for the information activities of businesses and citizens if the regulations are not clearly understood

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Ordinance apply to?

The State Secrets Protection Ordinance applies to state agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the protection of state secrets.

What should citizens do when they discover the leakage of state secrets?

Citizens need to report immediately to competent authorities for handling according to the State Secrets Protection Ordinance.

Which agency has the authority to request the provision of information related to the protection of state secrets?

State secret protection agencies have the authority to request organizations and individuals to provide information related to the protection of state secrets.

How will violations of regulations on the protection of state secrets be punished?

Violations of regulations on the protection of state secrets will be subject to administrative fines ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 100,000,000.

When does this Ordinance take effect?

The State Secrets Protection Ordinance takes effect from January 11, 2001.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
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Number: 02/2001/L-CTN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Hanoi, January 11, 2001

 ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Ordinance

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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992;

WHEREAS EDUCATION and Article 78 of the Law on Organization Countries (Decision No. 55/2016/QĐ-TTg dated December 26, 2016 of the Prime Minister)

Pursuant to Article 51 of the Law on Legislative Acts;

NOW PROMULGATES:

Ordinance on Safeguarding State Secrets

Passed by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Session X, on December 28, 2000./.

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE  
(Signed)

Tran Duc Luong

 

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