Decree No. 14/2015/L-CTN Regarding the promulgation of the Law

Decree No. 14/2015/L-CTN promulgates the Cybersecurity Law, which was passed at the tenth session of the XIIIth National Assembly on November 19, 2015. This Law stipulates measures for protecting information security on networks and the responsibilities of organizations and individuals in ensuring cybersecurity.

Document No.14/2015/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated24/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date03/12/2015
Effective date03/12/2015
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 14/2015/L-CTN promulgates the Cybersecurity Law, which was passed at the tenth session of the XIIIth National Assembly on November 19, 2015. This Law stipulates measures for protecting information security on networks and the responsibilities of organizations and individuals in ensuring cybersecurity.

Key points

  • The Law applies to organizations and individuals operating in cyberspace, including the state, businesses, and citizens.
  • Organizations and individuals must ensure information security in accordance with the provisions of the Law, specifically by implementing protective measures for information, preventing cyber attacks, and handling information incidents.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reducing the risk of cybersecurity breaches, protecting citizens' privacy rights, and business economic interests.
  • Negative impact: It may cause difficulties in using the internet if organizations and individuals do not comply with regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does the Cybersecurity Law apply to?

The Law applies to organizations and individuals operating in cyberspace, including the state, businesses, and citizens.

What measures must organizations and individuals undertake to ensure information security according to the Law?

According to the Law, organizations and individuals must implement protective measures for information, prevent cyber attacks, and handle information incidents.

Full text

PART LEGAL REGULATIONS TEXT

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE - NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

-----------------------------

No.: 14/2015/L-CTN

Hanoi, December 3, 2015

ORDER
Regarding the promulgation of the Law

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

On the basis of Article 88 and Article 91 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;

On the basis of Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

On the basis of Article 57 of the Law on Enacting Legal Normative Documents,

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on Management of Foreign Trade

Passed by the 10th Session of the XIIIth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on November 19, 2015./.

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Truong Tan Sang

Original document (PDF)

Open PDF in a new tab ↗

Relations map

14/2015/L-CTN
Decree No. 14/2015/L-CTN Regarding the promulgation of the Law
In effect

Click a document to open. A red border = a relation that changes validity.