Decision No. 1486/2004/QĐ-BCA(A11) On the List of State Secrets of Confidential Level in the Construction Sector

This Decision stipulates the list of state secrets of Confidential level in the Construction Sector, applicable to the Ministry of Public Security and related agencies. The information to be protected includes construction master plan projects, data on underground urban infrastructure, bidding files, personnel documents at the directorate level and above, etc.

Document No.1486/2004/QĐ-BCA(A11)
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Public Security
Signed byLê Hồng Anh — Bộ trưởng
Updated30/06/2026
SectorPublic Security; Construction
FieldUncategorized
Issued date20/12/2004
Effective date04/01/2005
Expiry date01/01/2009
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision stipulates the list of state secrets of Confidential level in the Construction Sector, applicable to the Ministry of Public Security and related agencies. The information to be protected includes construction master plan projects, data on underground urban infrastructure, bidding files, personnel documents at the directorate level and above, etc.

Scope of application

The Ministry of Public Security and competent agencies under the Ministry of Construction shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

Key points

  • Construction master plan projects, special economic zone plans, border gate plans not yet published → shall be protected as state secrets of Confidential level
  • Data and maps of key underground urban infrastructure projects established and managed by the Construction Sector that have not been or will not be published → shall be protected as state secrets of Confidential level
  • Contents of negotiation preparation, negotiation documents, and results of negotiations and agreements on economic and scientific-technical cooperation in the construction sector with foreign countries or international organizations not yet published → shall be protected as state secrets of Confidential level
  • Bidding files and documents regarding the organization of construction project bidding during the bidding phase → shall be protected as state secrets of Confidential level
  • Design documents, technical notifications, and regulations, conventions ensuring internal computer network security within the Construction Sector → shall be protected as state secrets of Confidential level

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: National security protection through maintaining confidentiality of important information in the construction sector.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for public transparency and government management, particularly in construction project bidding.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What information is protected as state secrets of Confidential level?

Information such as construction master plan projects, data on key underground urban infrastructure projects, contents of negotiations on economic cooperation with foreign countries, bidding files for construction projects, and design documents are all protected as state secrets of Confidential level.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?

Competent agencies under the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Public Security shall be responsible for guiding and supervising the implementation of this Decision. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies; agencies under the Government, provincial people's committees directly under the central government must also comply.

What information is protected as state secrets of Confidential level in the construction sector?

Construction master plan projects, data on key underground urban infrastructure projects, contents of negotiations on economic cooperation with foreign countries, bidding files for construction projects, and design documents are all protected as state secrets of Confidential level.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Full text

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the list of state secrets of the Construction sector at the Confidential level

________________________

 

THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY

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

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

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

After reaching consensus with the Minister of Construction;

Pursuant to …;

Article 1. The list of state secrets of the Construction sector at the Confidential level includes information within the following scope:

1. Proposals for constructing regional planning schemes, special economic zones, and border gates that have not yet been announced;

2. Data and maps of key urban underground projects prepared and managed by the Construction sector that have not yet been or will not be announced;

3. Content of negotiation preparation, negotiation documents, and results of negotiations and signed agreements on economic and scientific-technical cooperation in the construction field with foreign countries or international organizations that have not yet been or will not be announced;

4. Bidding files and materials regarding the organization of bidding for construction projects during the bidding phase;

5. Materials and statistical data on the national reserve plan for the Construction sector;

6. Inspection and supervision files and materials, inspection and supervision results, complaint and accusation resolution files in the Construction sector that have not yet been announced;

7. Personnel files of Construction sector officials at the Deputy Minister level and above;

8. Design documents, technical specifications, and internal network security regulations and conventions of the Construction sector.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Competent agencies of the Ministry of Construction 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, provincial people's committees, and centrally-administered city people's committees are responsible for implementing this Decision.

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