Decision No. 146/2004/QĐ-BCA(A11) On the List of State Secrets of Confidential Level in the Physical Education and Sports Sector

This Decision stipulates the list of state secrets of confidential level in the Physical Education and Sports sector, including information related to the selection of coaches, international cooperation plans, competition protection schemes, and inspection and supervision files. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.146/2004/QĐ-BCA(A11)
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Public Security
Signed byLê Hồng Anh Cơ Quan Ban Hành Bộ Công An Chức Danh Đang Cập Nhật Người Ký Lê Hồng Anh — Đang cập nhật
Updated30/06/2026
SectorPublic Security; Culture, Sports and Tourism
FieldPhysical TrainingSports
Issued date17/02/2004
Effective date15/03/2004
Expiry date02/08/2012
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision stipulates the list of state secrets of confidential level in the Physical Education and Sports sector, including information related to the selection of coaches, international cooperation plans, competition protection schemes, and inspection and supervision files. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

Competent agencies of the Physical Education and Sports Committee and the Ministry of Public Security

Key points

  • Methods and secrets for selecting coaches and athletes in high-performance sports that have not been published (Article 1.1)
  • Plans for international cooperation of the Physical Education and Sports sector that have not been published (Article 1.4)
  • Files related to bidding processes and contracts within the Physical Education and Sports sector that have not been published (Article 1.6)
  • Documents on computer network design, internal databases of the Physical Education and Sports sector; encryption keys, passwords, security protocols for information assurance and safety in the use and application of information technology in the Physical Education and Sports sector (Article 1.9)
  • Files and documents related to inspections and supervision; results of inspections and supervision in the Physical Education and Sports sector that have not been published (Article 1.7)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Protecting the secrecy and security of the Physical Education and Sports sector.
  • Negative impact: May limit transparency in management, bidding, and contract activities.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What information is defined as state secrets?

According to this Decision, information such as methods for selecting coaches, international cooperation plans, and inspection and supervision files are all defined as state secrets (Article 1).

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette (Article 2).

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government-affiliated agencies; People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities are responsible for implementing this Decision (Article 3).

Is there any provision regarding the degree of confidentiality of the information in this Decision?

This Decision only specifies information considered state secrets without mentioning specific degrees of confidentiality (Article 1).

When can inspection and supervision files be disclosed?

According to this Decision, inspection and supervision files in the Physical Education and Sports sector that have not been published (Article 1.7). They may only be disclosed upon publication or as provided by law.

Full text

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 146/2004/QĐ-BCA(A11)
Date: February 17, 2004

Pursuant to …;

On the List of State Secrets of Confidential Level in the Sports Industry

___________________________

THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY

Pursuant to the Ordinance on Protection of State Secrets dated December 28, 2000;

Pursuant to the Decree No. 136/2003/NĐ-CP of November 14, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security;

Pursuant to the Decree No. 33/2002/NĐ-CP dated March 28, 2002 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Ordinance on Protection of State Secrets;

After reaching consensus with the Minister and Chairman of the Sports Steering Committee;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. The List of State Secrets of Confidential Level in the Sports Industry includes information within the following scope:

1. Methods and secrets for selecting coaches and athletes in high-performance sports that have not been disclosed;

2. Measures and secrets for restoring health to athletes after training and competition;

3. Results of scientific research projects on sports, data on physical conditions of military forces, regions, and social strata that have not been disclosed;

4. Plans for cooperation between the Sports Industry and foreign countries that have not been disclosed;

5. Security plans for major national and international sports competitions held in Vietnam; security plans for Vietnamese sports teams participating in competitions abroad that have not been disclosed;

6. Files related to bidding processes and contracts in the field of sports that have not been disclosed;

7. Files and documents related to inspections and audits; results of inspections and audits in the Sports Industry that have not been disclosed;

8. Files of leaders at the department level and above in the Sports Industry; documents related to internal political issues in the Sports Industry that have not been disclosed;

9. Documents on the design of internal computer networks and databases in the Sports Industry; encryption keys, passwords, and conventions regarding information security and safety in the use and application of information technology in the Sports Industry.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Competent agencies of the Sports Steering Committee and the Ministry of Public Security are responsible for guiding and supervising the implementation of this Decision.

Article 3. Ministries; ministerial-level agencies; government agencies; People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision.

UNDER REVIEW
(Signed)
Le Hong Anh
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