Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP on Management, Provision, and Use of Internet Services and Information on Networks

DECREE

Article 24Management, provision, and use of Internet services and information on networks

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Camendpursuant to the Road Traffic Law dated November 13, 2008; Ton organization and operation of the Government dated December 25, 2001;

Pursuant to the Law VIssued on November 23, 2009;

Pursuant to the Law CCommunication technologyANNEX I.A[31]On June 29,amendm 2006;

Pursuant to the Law BPublished on August 28,June 2024;Law promulgated on December 12, 1989, Provincial People's Committees set specific pricesAmending and supplementing certain articles of the Law BConsolidated version"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation." On June 12, 1999;

Pursuant to the Law XPublished on July 20, 11 Pursuant to the Ordinance on Consolidating Normative Legal Documents dated March 22

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Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

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Article 2. Applicability

This Decree applies to domestic organizations and individuals, foreign organizations and individuals directly involved or related to the management, provision, and use of Internet services, information on networks, online games, ensuring information security and cyber security.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Decree, the following terms are defined as follows:developmentNetwork refers to the general concept of telecommunications networks (fixed, mobile, Internet), computer networks (WAN, LAN).

1. Internet service is a type of telecommunications service, including Internet access service and Internet connection service:

2. Internet access service is a service providing users with the ability to access the Internet;

a) Internet connection service is a service providing Internet access service providers and telecommunications application service providers with the ability to connect with each other to transmit Internet traffic.

b) Internet transit station is a telecommunication equipment system established by an organization or enterprise to provide Internet connection service.ớInternet service provider is a telecommunications enterprise providing Internet services as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article.

3. Internet agent is an organization or individual providing Internet access service to Internet users through an Internet agency contract signed with an Internet access service provider to earn commission or resell Internet access service to earn price difference.

4. Public Internet access point includes:

5. The location where the Internet agent has the right to legally provide services;

6. ArticledevelopmentPublic Internet access point of the enterprise is the location managed directly by the enterprise's unit or representative to provide Internet access service to Internet users;

a) Public Internet access point at hotels, restaurants, airports, ports, bus stations, coffee shops, and other public places is the location where organizations or individuals have the right to legally provide Internet access service to Internet users.

b) Internet user

c) Is an organization or individual that enters into a service usage contract with an Internet access service provider or a public Internet access point to use applications and services on the Internet.

7. Internet resources are a collection of names and numbers under the management of Vietnam, including: lThe national domain name "vn" of Vietnam, other domain names related to Vietnam's national interests; Internet addresses, network numbers, other names and numbers allocated to Vietnam by international organizations through the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC);

8. International domain names, Internet addresses, network numbers, other names and numbers allocated to organizations and individuals in Vietnam by international organizations.

a) Online game service (referred to as online game service) is the provision of the ability for players to access the network and play online games. lOnline game service provider (referred to as online game service provider)

b) Is a business established under Vietnamese law providing online game services through the establishment of a system of equipment and the lawful use of online game software.

9. Public online game service point is a location where organizations or individuals have full legal rights to provide players

10. With the ability to access the network and play lGames through the establishment of a system of equipment at that location.

11. Online game player (referred to as player) is an individual who enters into a contract with an online game service provider or a public online game service point to play online games.oInformation on networks is information stored, transmitted, collected, and processed through networks. trPublic information is information on networks of an organization or individual made publicly available to all entities without the need to identify the specific identity or address of those entities.

12. Personal information is information belonging to an organization or individual that is not publicly disclosed or only disclosed to one or a group of identified entities with specific identities or addresses.

13. Personal data is information linked to the identification of an individual's identity and personal characteristics, including name, age, address, ID number, phone number, email address, and other information as prescribed by law.

14. Information content service is

15. A service providing public information to service users. trOfficial source is information published or broadcasted in Vietnamese press or on electronic information pages of Party and State agencies according to laws on press and intellectual property.

16. Compiled information is information compiled from multiple sources, various types of information

17. From one or several fields such as politics, economy, For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;Culture, society.

18. Information system is a set of telecommunication and information technology devices including hardware, software, and databases serving activities of storing, processing, transmitting, sharing, exchanging, providing, and using information.

19. Electronic information page (website) is an information system used to establish one or several information pages presented in symbols, images, text, audio, and other forms of information to serve the provision and use of information on the Internet.on one or more fields of politics, economyon, culture, society.policiesA system of information consists of telecommunications equipment, information technology including hardware, software, and databases serving for storage, processing, retrieval, sharing, exchange, provision, and use of information.

20. An electronic information website (website) is an information system used to establish one or more pages of information presented in symbols, graphics, text, images, sound, and other forms of information to serve the provision and use of information on the Internet.nationalLegal operation on the Internet of organizations, individuals.onIllegally obstructing the lawful operation of the national domain name system Vietnamsupplemented, the lawful operation of equipment providing Internet services and information on the network.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsIllegally using passwords, encryption keys of organizations, individuals; private information, personal information, and Internet resources.

21. Illegally creating links to the legitimate domain names of organizations, individuals; creating, installing, disseminating harmful software, computer viruses; illegally accessing, taking control of information systems, establishing tools for illegal activities on the Internet.onMANAGEMENT, PROVISION AND USE OF INTERNET SERVICES,No. INTERNET RESOURCES

22. A social network is an information system providing users with services for storing, supplying, using, searching, sharing, and exchanging information among themselves, including services for creating personal electronic information pages, forums, online chatting, sharing audio, images, and other similar services.

23. Information security is the protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information.

24. Cybersecurity is the assurance that information on networks does not harm national security, public order, state secrets, rights, and legitimate interests of individuals., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP subject, individual.

Article 4. Policy on the development and management of the Internet and information on networks

1. Promote the useđổ of the Internet in all economic and social activities, particularly in education, healthcare, scientific research, and technology, to increase labor productivity, create jobs, and improve the quality of life.

2. Encourage the development of Vietnamese content and applications serving the Vietnamese community on the Internet. Vigorously promote the dissemination of healthy and useful information on the Internet.

3. Develop broadband Internet infrastructure to schools, hospitals, research institutes, libraries, government agencies, businesses, public Internet access points, and households. Pay special attention to the widespread provision of Internet services in rural areas, remote regions, border areas, islands, and regions with extremely difficult socio-economic conditions. trEnsure that only lawful information according to Vietnamese law may be transmitted, including cross-border transmissions, to Internet users in Vietnam.

4. Encourage and facilitate the extensive use of the Vietnamese country domain name "vn", Vietnamese language domain names, and transition to Internet Protocol version 6 technology (referred to as IPv

5. 6 technology).nationalStrengthen international cooperation in Internet matters based on respect for independence, sovereignty, equality, mutual benefit, compliance with Vietnamese law, and international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a party.

6. Article 5. Prohibited Acts6).

7. Exploiting the provision and use of Internet services and information on networks for the purpose of:

Opposing the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; harming national security, public order, and social safety; undermining national solidarity; promoting war, terrorism; inciting hatred, conflicts between ethnic groups, races, religions;

1. Promoting violence, obscenity, immorality, crime, social evils, superstition, and undermining traditional customs and morals;

a) Disclosing state secrets, military, security, economic, diplomatic secrets, and other secrets prescribed by law;3cm Disseminating false, defamatory, and slanderous information damaging the reputation, honor, and dignity of organizations and individuals;

b) d) Advertising, promoting, selling prohibited goods and services; disseminating prohibited press, literary, artistic, and publishing works;

c) e) Impersonating organizations and individuals and spreading false information, misinformation harmful to the rights and legitimate interests of organizations and individuals;

d) Illegally obstructing the provision and access to lawful information, the provision and use of lawful Internet services by organizations and individuals., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Illegally obstructing the operation of the Vietnamese country domain name system, the lawful operation of Internet service and information provision equipment.

Illegally using passwords, encryption keys of organizations and individuals; private information, personal information, and Internet resources.CoatCreating illegal links to the lawful domain names of organizations and individuals; creating, installing, and disseminating malicious software, computer viruses; illegally accessing, controlling, and manipulating information systems, establishing tools for illegal purposes on the Internet.

MANAGEMENT, PROVISION AND USE OF INTERNET SERVICES,, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP subject, individual.

2.  INTERNET RESOURCES For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;INTERNET SERVICESnationalProvision of Internet services shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 35, Article 36, Article 38, Article 39 of the Telecommunications Law and Article 18, Article 23, Article 24, Article 28 of Decree No. 25/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 6, 2011 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Telecommunications Law.

3. Registering standard Internet agency contracts, standard Internet service provision and usage contracts with the Ministry of Information and Communications (Telecommunications Administration) to implement uniformly throughout the enterprise. ".Online gaming must comply with the provisions of Clause 1 Article 35 of this Decree."Registering business registration for Internet agencies and signing Internet agency contracts if there is no fee collection.nationalMust register business registration for Internet agencies and sign Internet agency contracts if there is fee collection.

4. The owner of public Internet access points at hotels, restaurants, airports, bus stations, train stations, cafes, and other public places when providing Internet access services with fees has the following rights and obligations:

5. Comply with opening and closing hours of the location;oncylindersdevelopmentRights and obligations stipulated in Points a, c, d, e, g, h, i of Clause 1 of this Article.No.The owner of public Internet access points at hotels, restaurants, airports, bus stations, train stations, cafes, and other public places when providing Internet access services without fees has the following rights and obligations:of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsRights and obligations stipulated in Points a, c, e, h, i of Clause 1 of this Article.

Chapter II

Domain names for Party organizations and state agencies are reserved exclusively for these organizations; other organizations and individuals may not register or use such domain names.

The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify detailed conditions, procedures, and formalities for registering, recovering the national domain name "vn".

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Article 13. National Domain Name System Server "vn"

Article 6. Issuance of Internet Service Provision License

1. A business entity shall only provide Internet services when it has a telecommunications service provision license for Internet services.

2. The issuance, amendment, supplementation, extension, revocation, and reissuance of the Internet service provision license shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Articles 35, 36, 38, and 39 of the Telecommunications Law and Articles 18, 23, 24, and 28 of Decree No. 25/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 6, 2011, detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Telecommunications Law.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsThe national domain name system server "vn" is a technical system designed to ensure the operation of the national domain name "vn" on the Internet. The Ministry of Information and Communications (Vietnam Internet Center) establishes, manages, and operates the national domain name system server "vn".No. Internet service providers have the responsibility to cooperate, assist, and coordinate to ensure the safe and stable operation of the national domain name system server "vn".

Article 7. Rights and Obligations of Internet Service Providers

In addition to the rights and obligations of telecommunications service providers stipulated in Clause 1, Article 14 of the Telecommunications Law, Internet service providers have the following obligations:onSubmit an official notification on the provision of Internet services to the Ministry of Information and Communications (Telecommunications Department) before officially providing such services in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

1. Register model agency contracts and model Internet service provision and usage contracts with the Ministry of Information and Communications (Telecommunications Department) to implement uniformly throughout the business entity.

2. And cooperate with competent state management agencies as prescribed.

Article 8. Conditions for Operating Public Internet Access Points

1. An Internet agency may operate when meeting the following conditions:

a) Registering for Internet agency business;

b) Signing an Internet agency contract with an Internet access service provider;

c) In cases of providing online gaming services, they must comply with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 35 of this Decree.

2. The owner of a public Internet access point of a business entity does not need to register for Internet agency business and sign an Internet agency contract. In cases of providing online gaming services, they must comply with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 35 of this Decree. trRegister domain names;ANNEX I.A[31]Provide information and cooperate with competent state management agencies to resolve and handle disputes related to international domains they manage.

3. The owner of a public Internet access point at hotels, restaurants, airports, ports, bus stations, coffee shops, and other public places when providing Internet access services within their premises:developmentDoes not need to register for Internet agency business and sign an Internet agency contract if no fees are charged;

a) Must register for Internet agency business and sign an Internet agency contract if fees are charged.amendHave other evidence proving the legality of the defendant related to the domain name.

b) The domain name management authority ".vn" handles disputed domain names according to the mediation agreement reached by the parties or according to the decision that has taken legal effect from the Arbitration Authority or according to the judgment or decision that has taken legal effect from the Court.

Article 9. Rights and Obligations of Owners of Public Internet Access Points

1. Internet agencies have the following rights and obligations:

a) Establish terminal equipment systems at locations authorized for use to provide Internet access services to users at those locations;ầHang a sign "Internet Agency" along with the registration number for Internet agency business;

b) Publicly display the rules for using Internet services in a place easily visible to everyone, including prohibited behaviors stipulated in Article 5 of this Decree, and the rights and obligations of Internet users stipulated in Article 10 of this Decree;

c) Provide Internet access services according to the quality and fee rates specified in the Internet agency contract;

d) d) In cases of providing online gaming services, they have the rights and obligations of owners of public online gaming service points as stipulated in Article 36 of this Decree;

Not organize or allow Internet users to use computer features at their business location to perform prohibited actions as stipulated in Article 5 of this Decree; trRequest the Internet service provider that signed the Internet agency contract with them to guide, provide information about Internet access services, and be subject to inspection and supervision by that Internet service provider;

e) Participate in training programs organized by state management agencies and Internet service providers in their area;

g) Implement regulations on ensuring information security and cybersecurity.nationalThe owner of a public Internet access point of a business entity has the following rights and obligations:Hang a sign "Public Internet Access Point" along with the name of the business entity and the Internet service provision license number of the business entity;The rights and obligations stipulated in Points a, c, d, e, h, i of Clause 1 of this Article.

h)||| The owner of a public Internet access point at hotels, restaurants, airports, ports, bus stations, coffee shops, and other public places when providing Internet access services with charges has the following rights and obligations:

i) Comply with opening and closing hours of the premises;

2. The rights and obligations stipulated in Points a, c, d, e, g, h, i of Clause 1 of this Article.

a) The owner of a public Internet access point at hotels, restaurants, airports, ports, bus stations, coffee shops, and other public places when providing Internet access services without charges has the following rights and obligations:

b) The rights and obligations stipulated in Points a, c, e, h, i of Clause 1 of this Article.

3. Article 17. Allocation, Issuance, Recovery of Internet Addresses and Network NumberspoliciesThe Ministry of Information and Communications registers Internet addresses and network numbers with international organizations; allocates Internet addresses and network numbers to Internet service providers and other address recipients in Vietnam.

a) Internet service providers have the right to issue Internet addresses allocated to their Internet subscribers.

b) Organizations and enterprises receiving Internet addresses and network numbers directly from international organizations must report and comply with relevant regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

4. The Ministry of Information and Communications specifies detailed conditions, procedures, and formalities for registering, allocating, issuing, and recovering Internet addresses and network numbers.uEntities using the national domain name "vn" have the following rights and obligations:

a) Internet service providers have the right to issue Internet addresses allocated to their Internet subscribers.

b) Organizations and enterprises provide comprehensive information based on accurate quotations from official sources, clearly indicating the author's name or the official source's name, and the time of dissemination or publication of the information.

Article 10. Rights and Obligations of Internet Users

In addition to complying with the rights and obligations stipulated in Clause 1, Article 16 of the Telecommunications Law, Internet users also have the following rights and obligations:

1. To use Internet services except those prohibited by law.

2. To comply with the operating hours of public Internet access points.

3. Not to resell Internet services in any form.ớTo comply with regulations on ensuring information security and other related provisions set forth in this Decree.

4. Article 11. Internet Connectivity

Internet service providers are allowed to connect directly to international networks, connect directly with each other, and connect to Internet transit stations.

1. The National Internet Transit Station (VNIX), established by the Ministry of Information and Communications, is an Internet transit station under the Vietnam Internet Center to support:

2. Ensuring safety for the entire operation of the Vietnamese Internet network in case of incidents affecting domestic and international telecommunications networks;

a) Establishing a technology testing network;

b) Participating in connecting with regional and international Internet transit stations; IConnecting Internet service providers on a non-profit basis to improve service quality and reduce costs.6 of national occupational skill standards.

c) The Ministry of Information and Communications shall be responsible for:

d) Specifying the activities of VNIX;

3. Issuing mechanisms and policies to facilitate connections among Internet service providers, with VNIX, and other Internet transit stations.

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b) Article 12. Domain Name Registration

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The Ministry of Information and Communications manages the national domain name ".vn" and international domain names allocated by international organizations to entities and individuals in Vietnam.

All organizations and individuals have the right to register the national domain name ".vn" and international domain names.

1. Registration of the national domain name ".vn" must be conducted through the ".vn" domain registrar.

2. Registration of the national domain name ".vn" shall follow the principles below:

3. Equality, without discrimination;.Prior registration grants prior use, except for domain names reserved for auction as provided by law;

4. Compliance with regulations on protecting the national domain name ".vn" as stipulated in Article 68 of the Law on Information Technology;

a) Compliance with regulations on auctions and transfers of domain name usage rights as provided by the Telecommunications Law;

b) Domain names registered by organizations and individuals must ensure they do not contain phrases that infringe upon national interests or are inappropriate to social morals, customs, and traditions; they must reflect seriousness to avoid misunderstandings or misinterpretations due to homophones, homonyms, or when Vietnamese is written without tone marks.

c) Domain names of Party organizations and state agencies are reserved exclusively for these organizations; other entities and individuals may not register or use such domain names.

d) The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify detailed conditions, procedures, and formalities for registering and revoking the national domain name ".vn". VArticle 13. National Domain Name Server System ".vn"

5. The national domain name server system ".vn" is a technical system designed to ensure the operation of the national domain name ".vn" on the Internet. The Ministry of Information and Communications (Vietnam Internet Center) establishes, manages, and operates the national domain name server system ".vn".amendInternet service providers are responsible for coordinating, supporting, and ensuring the safe and stable operation of the national domain name server system ".vn".

6. An internal electronic information website is an electronic information website of an organization, enterprise providing information about its functions, powers, tasks, organizational structure, services, products, industries, and other information serving its own operations and does not provide comprehensive information.

7. A personal electronic information website is an electronic information website established by an individual or through social networking services to provide and exchange personal information and does not represent other organizations or individuals and does not provide comprehensive information..

A specialized electronic information website is an electronic information website of an organization, enterprise providing specialized applications in the fields of telecommunications, information technology, broadcasting, television, commerce, finance, banking, culture, health, education, and other specialized fields and does not provide comprehensive information.

1. Organizations and enterprises are granted a Permit to Establish a Comprehensive Electronic Information Website, a Permit to Establish a Social Networking Site when meeting the following conditions:

2. Internet service providers have the responsibility to coordinate and organize to ensure that the national domain name system server of Vietnam "vn" operates safely and stably.nationaland coordinate with competent state management agencies as prescribed.policiesm nNo.Provide information and coordinate with competent state management agencies to resolve and handle cases related to international domain names under their management.policiesHave evidence proving the legality of the defendant related to the domain name..The domain name management agency ".vn" shall handle disputed domain names in accordance with the mediation agreement reached by the parties or according to the decision that has taken legal effect from the Arbitration Agency or the judgment or decision that has taken legal effect from the Court.

Article 14. Domain Name Registrars for ".vn"

1. A domain name registrar for ".vn" is a business providing domain registration and maintenance services for the national domain "vn" of Vietnam.

2. A domain name registrar for ".vn" shall be provided with services when meeting the following conditions:

a) Being a business established under Vietnamese law or an organization outside Vietnam signing a contract with the official domain name registrar (Accredited Registrar) of the International Domain Name Management Organization (ICANN);

b) Registering to operate domain registration service;

c) Having sufficient capacity lin terms of human resources and technical expertise appropriate to the scale of operations to implement domain registration and maintenance services;

d) Signing a contract with the Vietnam Internet Center to become a domain name registrar for ".vn".

3. A domain name registrar for ".vn" has the following rights and obligations:

a) Organizing the implementation of domain registration and maintenance according to the provisions of the law;

b) Storing complete and accurate information about organizations and individuals registering domains as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

c) Establishing a domain name server system (DNS), technical systems providing services, and implementing measures to ensure security for domains and domain data of organizations and individuals;

d) Receiving guidance, being provided with information on domain registration, and being subject to inspection and supervision by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

d) Refusing to provide services when organizations or individuals do not meet the regulations on domain registration;

e) Temporarily suspending operations and reclaiming domains at the request of competent state management agencies;

g) A domain name registrar for."vn" within the country must use the primary domain name server (Primary DNS) with the Vietnamese national domain ".vn" when providing For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;services;

h)||| Building and publicly announcing forms, procedures, and processes for domain registration as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

i) Reporting, providing information and coordinating with state management agencies with competent authority as prescribed.ANNEX I.A[31]n và phối hợp với cơ quan quản lý nhà nước có thẩm quyền theo quy định.

Article 15. International Domain Name Registrars in Vietnam

1. An international domain name registrar in Vietnam is a business providing international domain registration and maintenance services in Vietnam.

2. An international domain name registrar in Vietnam shall be provided with services when meeting the following conditions:

a) Being a business established under Vietnamese law;

b) Registering to operate domain registration serviceamendng ký tên miền;

c) Having a contract signed with the International Domain Name Management Organization (ICANN) or an official domain name registrar (Accredited Registrar) of the International Domain Name Management Organization to provide international domain registration services lin Vietnam.amendAn

3. international domain name registrar in Vietnam has the following rights and obligations:amendManaging information about organizations and individuals in Vietnam registering international domains at their unit including the organization's name, main office address, phone number, fax number, email address

a) of the organization; full name, date of birth, ID card number, issuing place, issuance date, permanent residence address, phone number, email addressNo.vesớfor individuals;đổ Guiding organizations and individuals to register international domains to report the use of international domains according to the provisions of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

b) Reporting to the Ministry of Information and Communications as prescribed;

c) Providing information and coordinating with state management agencies with competent authority to resolve and handle matters related to international domains they manage.

d) Cung cấp thông tin và phối hnationalp với cơ quan quản lý nhà nước có thẩm quyền để giải quyết, xử lý vụ việc liên quan tới tên miền quốc tế mà mình quản lý.

Article 16. Dispute Resolution for Domain Names

1. Disputes regarding registration and use of the national domain name ".vn" shall be resolved through the following methods:

a) Through negotiation and mediation;

b) Through arbitration;

c) By initiating litigation before the Court.

2. ||| The basis for resolving domain name disputes according to the request of the plaintiff is as follows:od

a) The disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the name of the plaintiff; lIdentical or confusingly similar to the trademark or service mark that the plaintiff has rights or legitimate interests in;nationalThe defendant does not have any rights or legitimate interests in the domain name;

b) The defendant leases or transfers the domain name to the plaintiff or the owner of the trademark or service mark that is identical or confusingly similar to the domain name; leases or transfers it to a competitor of the plaintiff for personal gain or to make unjust profits;

c) The defendant obstructs the plaintiff, who is the owner of the trademark or service mark, from registering a corresponding domain name with the aim of unfair competition; le) The defendant uses the domain name to damage the reputation of the plaintiff, hinder the plaintiff's business activities, or cause confusion or loss of trust among the public regarding the plaintiff's trademarks or service marks with the aim of unfair competition;No.managementpoliciesOther cases where it can be proven that the defendant's use of the domain name infringes upon the plaintiff's rights and legitimate interests;

d) The defendant shall be considered to have rights and legitimate interests in the domain name if they meet any of the following conditions:amendHave used or have clear evidence of preparing to use the domain name or a name corresponding to the domain name related to the provision of products, goods, or services in good faith prior to the dispute;onAre known to the public by the domain name even without trademark rights for goods or services;

Legally use the domain name unrelated to commerce or use it in good faith, not for commercial purposes, and not to mislead or confuse the public, affecting the plaintiff's trademarks or service marks;ANNEX I.A[31] Have other evidence proving the legitimacy of the defendant's rights in relation to the domain name.

e) The management authority of the ".vn" domain name shall handle the disputed domain name based on the mediation agreement reached by the parties involved in the dispute or according to the decision that has taken legal effect by the Arbitration Authority or according to the judgment or decision that has taken legal effect by the Court.nationalArticle 17. Allocation, Issuance, and Revocation of Internet Addresses and Network Numberson.

3. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall carry out registration of Internet addresses and network numbers with international organizations; allocate Internet addresses and network numbers to Internet service providers and other Internet address members in Vietnam.

a) Internet service providers have the right to issue Internet addresses allocated to them to their Internet subscribers.

b) Organizations and enterprises receiving Internet addresses and network numbers directly from international organizations must report and comply with relevant regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

c) The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify the conditions, procedures, and formalities for registering, allocating, issuing, and revoking Internet addresses and network numbers.

d) Có bằng chứng khác chứng minh được tính hợp pháp của bị đơn liên quan đến tên miền.

4. Article 17. Allocation, issuance, recovery of Internet addresses and network identifiersof the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsThe Ministry of Information and Communications shall register Internet addresses and network identifiers with international organizations; allocate Internet addresses and network identifiers to Internet service providers and other Internet address members in Vietnam.

Internet service providers have the right to issue Internet addresses allocated to them to their Internet subscribers.

1. Organizations and enterprises receiving Internet addresses and network identifiers directly from international organizations must report and comply with relevant regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

2. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify detailed conditions, procedures, and formalities for registration, allocation, issuance, and recovery of Internet addresses and network identifiers.

3. Entities using the national domain name of Vietnam ".vn" have the following rights and obligations:

4. Organizations and enterprises provide comprehensive information based on direct quotations from official sources, accurately citing the author's name or the official source's name, and the time when the information was published or disseminated.

Article 18. Promote ứthe application of IPv6 technology

1. IPv6 technology6 is included in the list of advanced technologies prioritized for investment and development. Research, production, importation of equipment, software, and activities applying IPv66 technology shall enjoy preferential incentives and support as prescribed by the Law on Advanced Technology.

2. Encourage and create favorable conditions for Internet service providers to invest in developing network systems using IPv66.

3. When state agencies invest in or purchase new equipment with Internet connectivity, they must ensure that these devices support IPv66 technology as stipulated by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

4. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries and sectors to develop support policies and timelines to ensure that all telecommunications and information technology equipment and software connected to the Internet produced domestically and imported into Vietnam must apply IPv66technology, aiming to completely cease the production and importation of equipment and software that do not support IPv66.

5. The Ministry of Education and Training shall guide the inclusion of content on IPv66 technology in the training programs of universities and colleges in the fields of information technology and communications.

Article 19. Rights and Obligations of Organizations and Individuals Using Internet Resources

1. Organizations and individuals registering and using the national domain name "vn" have the following rights and obligations:đổ dụng tên miền quốc gia Việt Nam “.vn” có quyền và nghĩa vụ sau đây:

a) They are responsible under the law for registration information, including its accuracy and truthfulness, and ensuring that it does not infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of other organizations and individuals;

b) They are responsible for managing and using their domain names in accordance with the law.

2. Organizations and individuals using international domain names must report to the Ministry of Information and Communications as prescribed in Article 23 of the Law on Information Technology. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify the procedures and formalities for reporting the use of international domain names.No.Organizations using Internet addresses and network identifiers must route and use Internet addresses and network identifiers in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

3. Organizations and individuals using Internet resources must provide information and cooperate with competent state management authorities when requested.

4. Organizations and individuals using Internet resources must pay registration fees and maintenance fees for Internet resources as prescribed. lMANAGEMENT, PROVISION AND USE OF INFORMATION ON THE NETWORK

5. Article 20. Classification of Electronic Information WebsitesamendElectronic information websites are classified as follows:

Chapter III

Online newspapers in the form of electronic information websites.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

Comprehensive electronic information websites are electronic information websites of agencies, organizations, and enterprises providing comprehensive information based on accurate quotations from official sources, clearly indicating the author's name or the name of the official source, and the time of publication or dissemination of the information.

Internal electronic information websites are electronic information websites of agencies, organizations, and enterprises providing information about their functions, powers, tasks, organizational structure, services, products, industries, and other information serving their own operations and not providing comprehensive information.

1. Personal electronic information websites are electronic information websites established by individuals or through the use of social networking services to provide and exchange personal information, not representing organizations or other individuals, and not providing comprehensive information.

2. Specialized application electronic information websites are electronic information websites of agencies, organizations, and enterprises providing specialized services in the fields of telecommunications, information technology, broadcasting, television, commerce, finance, banking, culture, healthcare, education, and other specialized fields, and not providing comprehensive information., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP chức, doanh nghiệp cung cấp thông tin tổng hợp trên cơ sở trích dẫn nguyên văn, chính xác nguồn tin chính thức và ghi rõ tên tác giả hoặc tên cơ quan của nguồn tin chính thức, thời gian đã đamendng, phát thông tin đó.

3. An internal electronic information page is an electronic information page of an organization, enterprise providing information about its functions, powers, tasks, organizational structure, services, products, industry sectors, and other information serving its own activities and does not provide comprehensive information.national.

4. A personal electronic information page is an electronic information page established by an individual or through the use of social networking services to provide and exchange information about themselves, not representing another organization or individual, and does not provide comprehensive information.national.

5. A specialized field electronic information page is an electronic information page of an organization, enterprise providing services in fields such as telecommunications, information technology, broadcasting, television, commerce, finance, banking, culture, healthcare, education, and other specialized fields and does not provide comprehensive information. For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;ụng trong lĩnh vực viễn thông, công nghệ thông tin, phát thanh, truyền hình, thương mại, tài chính, ngân hàng, văn hóa, y tế, giáo dục và các lĩnh vực chuyên ngành khác và không cung cấp thông tin tổng hợp.

Article 21. Principles for managing, providing, and using information on networks

1. The management, provision, and use of information on networks in the form of electronic newspapers, electronic publishing, and online advertising must comply with the regulations of laws on press, publishing, and advertising.councillORSThe management, provision, and use of information on networks in the form of social networks and general information websites must comply with the provisions of Section 2 Chapter III of this Decree and related provisions of this Decree.

2. The management, provision, and use of content services on mobile telecommunications networks must comply with the provisions of Section 3 Chapter III of this Decree and related provisions of this Decree.ìThe management, provision, and use of information content on specialized application websites must comply with the relevant laws and related provisions of this Decree.

3. Organizations and individuals must bear responsibility according to the law for the information they store, transmit, provide, or disseminate on networks. For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;Personal information of organizations and individuals is guaranteed confidentiality according to the law. The control of personal information on networks shall be carried out by competent state management agencies according to the law.

4. Organizations and businesses providing services on networks may not disclose personal information of service users except in the following cases:

5. Users agree to provide information; trOrganizations and businesses have agreed in writing to provide personal information for billing, invoicing, documentation, and preventing actions that evade obligations under contracts. trWhen there is a request from a competent state management agency according to the law.

6. Organizations and individuals participating in activities managing, providing, and using information on networks are responsible for protecting state secrets according to the law. Organizations and individuals storing or transmitting on networks information listed in the state secret directory must encrypt the information according to the law., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Article 22. Provision of Public Information Across Borders

7. Foreign organizations, enterprises, and individuals providing public information across borders to users in Vietnam or accessed from Vietnam must comply with relevant Vietnamese laws.

a) The Ministry of Information and Communications will specify the details regarding the provision of public information across borders.

b) WEBSITES AND SOCIAL NETWORKSNo.Article 23. Management of Website and Social Network Establishmentnational5. The list, format, explanation of content, and method for preparing accounting books are specified in Appendix No. 03 "Accounting Book System" issued along with this Circular.ồ;

c) Electronic newspapers in the form of websites are established and operated according to the laws on press..

8. Specialized industry websites are established and operated according to the relevant laws of their respective industries and the provisions of this Decree., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Personal websites and internal websites must comply with registration and Internet resource usage regulations and related provisions of this Decree.

Organizations and enterprises can only establish general information websites and social networks if they have a General Information Website Establishment Permit or a Social Network Establishment Permit.ớANNEX I.A[31]

1. Organizations and enterprises are granted a General Information Website Establishment Permit or a Social Network Establishment Permit when they meet the following conditions:

2. They are organizations or enterprises established under Vietnamese law with functions, tasks, or business registration suitable for the provided services and information content;

Section 2

They have management personnel meeting the requirements set by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

They have registered domain names for establishing general information websites or social networks;

1. They have sufficient financial, technical, organizational, and human resources appropriate to the scale of operations;

2. They have measures to ensure information security and information security. ứA General Information Website Establishment Permit or a Social Network Establishment Permit has a validity period based on the organization's or enterprise's proposal but not exceeding 10 years. lThe Ministry of Information and Communications grants permits for social network establishment.

3. The Radio, Television, and Internet Administration under the Ministry of Information and Communications grants permits for general information website establishment to press agencies, diplomatic and consular agencies, central-level organizations, legally operating religious organizations, foreign government and non-government organizations legally operating in Vietnam; provincial-level information and communications departments and other agencies and organizations as specified by the Ministry of Information and Communications.ANNEX I.A[31] Provincial-level information and communications departments grant permits for general information website establishment to organizations and enterprises not covered by the entities specified in Clause 8 of this Article.

4. The Ministry of Information and Communications specifies detailed conditions, procedures, and formalities for issuing, amending, supplementing, renewing, revoking, and reissuing General Information Website Establishment Permits and Social Network Establishment Permits.nationalThe Ministry of Finance collaborates with the Ministry of Information and Communications to stipulate fees for issuing General Information Website Establishment Permits and Social Network Establishment Permits.

5. Tổ chức, doanh nghiệp được cấp Giấy phép thiết lập trang thông tin điện tử tổng hợp, Giấy phép thiết lập mạng xã hội khi có đủ các điều kiện sau đây:

a) Is an organization or enterprise established under Vietnamese law with functions, tasks, or business registration in fields compatible with the provided services and information content;nationalp với dịch vụ và nội dung thông tin cung cấp;

b) Has management personnel meeting the requirements stipulated by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

c) Has registered domain names for establishing comprehensive electronic information websites, social networks;nationalp, mạng xã hội;

d) Possesses sufficient financial, technical, organizational, and human resources commensurate with the scale of operations;nationalp với quy mô hoạt động;

d) Has measures to ensure information security and cyber security;

6. The license for setting up a comprehensive electronic information website, the license for setting up a social network has a term according to the proposal of the organization or enterprise but not exceeding 10 years at most;ổng hợp, Giấy phép thiết lập mạng xã hội có thời hạn theo đề nghị của tổ chức, doanh nghiệp nhưng tối đa không quá 10 năm.

7. The Ministry of Information and Communications issues licenses for setting up social networks;

8. The Radio, Television and Electronic Information Administration under the Ministry of Information and Communications issues licenses for setting up comprehensive electronic information websites for press agencies, diplomatic and consular offices, organizations directly under the central government, legally operating religious organizations in Vietnam; foreign governmental and non-governmental organizations legally operating in Vietnam; Provincial Departments of Information and Communications and other agencies and organizations as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

9. Sở Thông tin và Truyền thông cấp phép thiết lập trang thông tin điện tử tổng hnationalp cho t, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Organizations and enterprises not falling within the categories specified in Clause 8 of this Article;

10. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify detailed conditions, procedures, and formalities for issuing, amending, supplementing, renewing, revoking, and reissuing licenses for setting up comprehensive electronic information websites and social network licenses;, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPi, bổ sung, gia hạn, thu hồi, cấp lại Giấy phép thiết lập trang thông tin điện tử tổng hợp, Giấy phép thiết lập mạng xã hội.

11. The Ministry of Finance shall coordinate with the Ministry of Information and Communications to stipulate fees for issuing licenses for setting up comprehensive electronic information websites and social networks;, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPng hợp, cấp phép thiết lập mạng xã hội.

Article 24. Rights and Obligations of Organizations and Enterprises Establishing Online Information Aggregating WebsitesứOrganizations and enterprises setting up comprehensive electronic information websites

Organizations and enterprises establishing online information aggregating websites have the following rights and obligations:

1. To establish online information aggregating websites and provide aggregated information to the public in accordance with the provisions of the law;

2. To have at least one server system located in Vietnam that meets the requirements for inspection, supervision, storage, and provision of information upon request from competent state management agencies and to resolve complaints from customers regarding service provision as stipulated by the Ministry of Information and Communications;- Size of the stamp: 1 BB 1.1ANNEX I.A[31]Shall provide services in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

3. To develop procedures for managing public information;

4. To inspect, supervise, and remove public information containing content that violates the provisions of Article 5 of this Decree immediately upon self-discovery or upon written request from competent state management agencies;amendShall comply with directives from competent state management authorities;

5. To comply with laws related to intellectual property concerning the provision and use of information; lRelated to the provision and use of information;

6. To store aggregated information for a minimum period of 90 days from the date such information is posted on the online information aggregating website;

7. To report as required and be subject to inspection and supervision by competent state management agencies.

Article 25. Rights and Obligations of Organizations and Enterprises Establishing Social NetworksứOrganizations and enterprises setting up social networks

Organizations and enterprises establishing social networks have the following rights and obligations:

1. To provide social network services to the public except for those prohibited by law;

2. To publicly disclose agreements on the provision and use of social network services;

3. To implement measures to protect personal privacy and individual information of users; to inform users about their rights, responsibilities, and risks associated with storing, exchanging, and sharing information on the network;

4. To ensure users' right to decide whether to allow their personal information to be provided to other organizations, enterprises, or individuals;

5. Not to proactively provide public information containing content that violates the provisions of Article 5 of this Decree;

6. To cooperate with competent state management agencies to remove or block information containing content that violates the provisions of Article 5 of this Decree upon request;councillORSShall comply with Article 5 of this Decree when required;

7. To provide personal and private information of users related to terrorist activities, criminal offenses, or violations of the law when requested by competent state management agencies; lTo have at least one server system located in Vietnam that meets the requirements for inspection, supervision, storage, and provision of information upon request from competent state management agencies and to resolve complaints from customers regarding service provision as stipulated by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

8. Shall have at least one server system located in Vietnam capable of meeting inspection, examination, storage, and information provision requirements upon request from competent state management authorities;rime Minister cTo register, store, and manage personal information of individuals setting up personal information websites and other information providers on social networks as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Ensuring that only those who have provided complete and accurate personal information according to regulations may set up personal information websites or provide information on the network;

9. To report as required and be subject to inspection and supervision by competent state management agencies.ngArticle 26. Rights and Obligations of Users of Social Network Servicesđượ (Decision No. 55/2016/QĐ-TTg dated December 26, 2016 of the Prime Minister)

10. Shall report as required and be subject to inspection and examination by competent state management authorities;

In addition to the rights and obligations of Internet users as stipulated in Article 10 of this Decree, users of social network services also have the following rights and obligations:

To use social network services except for those prohibited by law;

1. To be protected against the disclosure of personal privacy and individual information in accordance with the law;

2. To comply with regulations governing the management, provision, and use of social network services;

3. To be responsible for the content of information they store, provide, transmit, or disseminate through direct links on social networks;

4. Shall be responsible for the content of the information provided; For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;To provide content information services on mobile telecommunications networks. lập.

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PROVISION OF CONTENT INFORMATION SERVICES ON MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS

Article 27. Provision of Information Content Services on Mobile Telecommunication NetworksANNEX I.A[31] động

1. Organizations and enterprises may provide information content services on mobile telecommunication networks only after registering to provide such services according to the regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

2. Conditions for registering to provide information content services on mobile telecommunication networks:

a) Being an organization or enterprise established in accordance with Vietnamese laws that has functions, tasks, or business registration in the field of providing information content services on networks;

b) Having sufficient financial, technical, organizational, and human resources appropriate to the scale of operations;

c) Having measures to ensure information security and information security.

3. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify the procedures and formalities for registering to provide information content services on mobile telecommunication networks; the connection of organizations and enterprises providing information content services on networks with mobile telecommunications enterprises and other relevant regulations related to the management, provision, and use of information content services on mobile telecommunication networks.amendArticle 28. Rights and Obligations of Organizations and Enterprises Providing Information Content Services on Mobile Telecommunication Networks

Organizations and enterprises providing information content services on mobile telecommunication networks have the following rights and obligations:

Establishing equipment systems at locations where they legally have full rights to use in accordance with the law and leasing telecommunications transmission lines to connect to telecommunications enterprises; trHaving at least one server system located in Vietnam that meets the requirements for inspection, examination, storage, and provision of information upon request from competent state management agencies and handling customer complaints regarding service provision as stipulated by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

1. Being allocated telecommunications number ranges and internet resources according to planning and management regulations for telecommunications resources;

2. Providing information content services in compliance with relevant laws;priority Issuing procedures, rules, and formalities for service provision and use, and complaint resolution based on adhering to management, storage, and transmission regulations for digital information under the Law on Information Technology and regulations against spam;

3. Providing services in accordance with the quality and tariff rates announced to service users;

4. Article 29. Rights and Obligations of Mobile Telecommunications Enterprises lMobile telecommunications enterprises have the following rights and obligations:

5. Conducting business cooperation with organizations and enterprises providing information content services on mobile telecommunication networks based on the following principles:

6. Through negotiation on the basis of ensuring fairness, reasonableness, and suitability with the rights and interests of participating parties;ớUtilizing telecommunications resources and infrastructure effectively;

7. Shall report as required and be subject to inspection and examination by competent state management authorities;

Ensuring safe and unified operation of telecommunications networks;

Ensuring lawful rights and interests of telecommunications service users and related organizations and individuals;

1. Providing connectivity for organizations and enterprises providing information content services on mobile telecommunication networks at any technically feasible point on the network and implementing timely, reasonable, transparent, and public connections;

a) Not discriminating in terms of connectivity, tariffs, payment, technical standards and specifications, network and telecommunications service quality;

b) Provincial People's Committees set specific pricesđổ Refusing to connect with organizations and enterprises that have not registered to provide information content services on mobile telecommunication networks as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 27 of this Decree;

c) Temporarily suspending or ceasing connectivity with organizations and enterprises providing information content services on mobile telecommunication networks that violate service provision regulations upon written request from competent state management agencies;

d) Cooperating with organizations and enterprises providing information content services on mobile telecommunication networks to resolve disputes and complaints about tariffs and service quality for users.nationalShall comply with the lawful rights of mobile telecommunications service users and related organizations and individuals;

d) Provide connection for organizations and enterprises providing content information services on mobile telecommunications networks at any technically feasible point on the network and implement connections promptly, reasonably, openly, and transparently;nationalp lý, công khai, minh bạch;

e) Shall not discriminate in terms of connection, tariffs, payment, telecommunication technical standards and quality of network and telecommunications services;

2. Refuse connection to organizations and enterprises that have not registered to provide content information services on mobile telecommunications networks as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 27 of this Decree;

3. Temporarily suspend or terminate connection with organizations and enterprises providing content information services on mobile telecommunications networks that violate regulations on service provision upon request by competent state management authorities;, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP chức, doanh nghiệp cung cấp dịch vụ nội dung thông tin trên mạng viễn thông di động vi phạm quy định về việc cung cấp dịch vụ khi có yêu cầu bằng vamendn bản của cơ quan quản lý nhà nước có thrime Minister cCompetent state management authorities;

4. Shall cooperate with organizations and enterprises providing content information services on mobile telecommunications networks to resolve complaints and disputes regarding tariffs and service quality for users;

5. Shall report as required and be subject to inspection and examination by competent state management authorities;

Article 30. Rights and Obligations of Users of Content Services on Mobile Telecommunication Networks

Users of content services on mobile telecommunication networks have the following rights and obligations:êMobile telecommunications networks have the following rights and obligations:

1. Have the right to use content services on mobile telecommunication networks except for those prohibited by law;

2. Comply with regulations on the use of content services on mobile telecommunication networks and telecommunications services as prescribed by law;

3. Self-inspect and bear responsibility for their decision to use services;

4. Have the right to lodge complaints and denunciations when the received service content does not match the agreed-upon service content provided by organizations or enterprises offering content services on mobile telecommunication networks;of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsShall provide content information services on mobile telecommunications networks in accordance with announcements and agreements;No., thỏa thuận.

Chapter IV

ONLINE GAMING

Article 31. Principles for Managing Online GamesoOnline games are classified as follows:

1. Classified according to the method of provision and use of services, including:

a) Multiplayer online games that interact simultaneously through the game server system of the enterprise (referred to as Game G1);

- Games where players only interact with the game server system of the enterprise (referred to as Game G2);1);

- Games where there is interaction between multiple players but no interaction between players and the game server system of the enterprise (referred to as Game G3);N ||| declaration of customs import procedures.Downloadable games without interaction between players or between players and the game server system of the enterprise (referred to as Game G4).

- Classified according to the age suitability of the player for the content and storyline of the game. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify the classification of games based on the age of the player.ANNEX I.A[31] An enterprise may provide Game G1 services when it has a License for Providing Online Game Services and a Decision approving the content and storyline for each online game issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

- An enterprise may provide Game G2, G3, and G4 services when it has a Registration Certificate for Providing Online Game Services and a notification of providing services for each online game.

b) Foreign organizations and individuals providing online game services to users in Vietnam must establish an enterprise in accordance with Vietnamese law to provide online game services as stipulated in this Decree and foreign investment regulations.

2. Article 32. Issuance of Licenses for Providing Game G1 Services1 An enterprise shall be granted a License for Providing Online Game Services when it meets the following conditions:

3. It is an enterprise established in accordance with Vietnamese law, holding a Business Registration Certificate for the business of providing online game services;

4. It has registered the domain name for providing services;

The License for Providing Online Game Services shall have a term as requested by the enterprise, but not exceeding ten years at most.1

1. An enterprise shall be granted a Decision Approving the Content and Storyline of Online Games when it meets the following conditions:

a) Holds a valid License for Providing Online Game Services for at least one year;

b) The content and storyline of the online game meet the following requirements:

c) Having sufficient financial, technical, organizational, and human resources appropriate to the scale of operations;

d) Having measures to ensure information security and information security.

2. Do not violate the provisions of Clause 1, Article 5 of this Decree;

3. Do not contain images or sounds that cause fear, horror; incite violence, bestiality; are obscene, provocative, stimulating lewdness, debauchery, immorality, contrary to traditional ethics, culture, and customs; distort or undermine historical traditions;

a) Do not contain images or sounds depicting suicide, drug use, drinking alcohol, smoking, terrorism; abusive, harmful, trafficking, or other prohibited acts against children;

b) Other requirements as specified by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

- Meet technical and operational requirements for providing online game services as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

- Amend, extend, revoke, reissue the License for Providing Online Game Services, and the Decision Approving the Content and Storyline of Online Games.amendThe Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communications, shall stipulate fees for issuing licenses for providing online game services and fees for reviewing the content and storyline of online games.

- Shall not contain images, sounds depicting suicide, drug use, alcohol consumption, smoking, terrorism; abusive, harmful, exploitative, child trafficking acts, and other prohibited behaviors;

- Other requirements as stipulated by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

c) Shall meet technical and operational requirements for providing online game services as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

4. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify detailed conditions, procedures, and formalities for issuing, amending, supplementing, renewing, revoking, and reissuing licenses for setting up comprehensive electronic information websites and social network licenses;, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPShall amend, supplement, renew, revoke, and reissue licenses for providing online game services, decisions approving game content and scripts;oi điện tử.

5. The Ministry of Finance shall take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Information and Communications to stipulate licensing fees for providing online game services and fees for reviewing game content and scripts;rime Minister cm định nội dung, kịch bản trò chơi điện tử.

Article 33. Registration for providing G2, G3, G4 online game servicescouncillORSConditions for registering to provide online game services:

1. Already registered domain name for service provision in cases of Internet-based service provision;

a) Holds a valid License for Providing Online Game Services for at least one year;

b) Possess sufficient financial, technical, organizational, and human resources to provide online game services commensurate with the scale of operation; BB 1.1The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify in detail the conditions, procedures, and formalities for registration and notification of service provision.

c) Article 34. Rights and Obligations of Enterprises Providing Online Game Services

d) Having measures to ensure information security and information security.

2. Enterprises providing online game services have the following rights and obligations:đổ.

Are entitled to lease telecommunications transmission lines from telecommunications enterprises to connect the equipment system for service provision to public telecommunications networks;ANNEX I.A[31]Must have at least one server system located in Vietnam that meets the requirements for inspection, supervision, storage, and provision of information as required by competent state management agencies and resolution of customer complaints regarding service provision according to regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

Establish an electronic information website providing online game services including the following complete information:

1. Classification of online games based on the age of players for each game;policiesRules of each online game;

2. Management regulations for information and activities of online games;

3. Rules for resolving complaints and disputes arising between players and enterprises, and between players themselves;

a) Implement measures to limit the negative impact of games provided by enterprises, including:

b) Providing information about games that have been approved for content and script (for G1 games) or notified according to regulations (for G2, G3, G4 games) in advertising programs, on the enterprise's electronic information website, and within each game, including the game name, classification of online games based on age, and warnings about potential unintended impacts on physical and mental health for players;

c) For G1 games, implement personal information registration of players and apply time restriction measures for children and players under 18 years old according to guidelines from the Ministry of Information and Communications;

d) Ensure legitimate rights of players according to the published rules of online games; be responsible for service fees, service quality, and information security; resolve complaints and disputes arising between players and enterprises, and between players themselves;

4. Comply with regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding virtual items (graphic images of objects or characters established according to specific rules set by the game manufacturer) and reward points (equivalent point calculation forms received by players during participation in online games over the network);policies In case of ceasing to provide online game services, must announce on the electronic information website providing online games at least 90 days before the planned cessation date; ensure solutions to protect player rights; report in writing to the Ministry of Information and Communications on these contents 15 days before the official cessation date;

a) Implement technical measures to manage conversation content among players according to regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications;1Not allowed to advertise online games not yet approved for content and script for G1 games or not yet notified according to regulations for G2, G3, and G4 games on forums, websites of organizations and enterprises, various types of press, and other mass media; trPay licensing fees and content and script review fees for G1 games;development Regularly and promptly submit reports as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

b) Be subject to inspection, supervision, and violation handling by competent state management agencies.1 Shall register personal information of players and apply measures to limit playing hours for children and players under 18 years old in accordance with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

5. Shall ensure legitimate rights of players in accordance with published game rules; be responsible for service charges, service quality, and information security; resolve disputes between players and enterprises, and between players;

6. Shall comply with regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications regarding virtual items (graphical representations of objects or characters set by the game manufacturer) and points rewards (equivalent reward forms based on scoring during gameplay);

7. In case of ceasing to provide online game services, must announce on the electronic information website providing online games at least 90 days before the cessation date; implement measures to protect player rights; submit a written report to the Ministry of Information and Communications about these matters 15 days before the official cessation date;đổ cung cấp trò chơi điện tử tối thiểu 90 ngày trước ngày dự kiến ngừng cung cấp dịch vụ; có các giải pháp bảo đảm quyền lợi của người chơi; báo cáo bằng văn bn ln với Bộ Thông tin và Truyền thông về các nội dung này 15 ngày trước ngày chính thức ngừng cung cấp dịch vụ;

8. Shall implement technical and operational measures to manage conversation content among players in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

9. Shall not advertise unapproved content or script games G1 or games G2, G3, and G4 without prior notification on forums, websites of organizations and enterprises, various types of media, and other mass media outlets;1 hoặc chưa thông báo theo quy định đối với trò chơi G2, G3 và G4 trên các diễn đàn, trang thông tin điện tử của tổ chức, doanh nghiệp, các loại hình báo chí và phương tiện thông tin đại chúng khác;

10. Shall pay licensing fees and content and script review fees for games G1;1;

11. Shall implement regular and ad hoc reports as prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

12. ||| Be subject to inspection, examination, and handling of violations by state management agencies with competent authority.

Article 35. Conditions for operating public electronic game service pointsoOrganizations and individuals may only establish public electronic game service points if they have a Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points.

1. Organizations and individuals shall be granted a Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points when meeting the following conditions:

2. Having registered to operate public electronic game service points;onThe location of the public electronic game service point must be at least 200 meters away from the entrance of primary schools, junior high schools, and high schools;

a) Displaying a sign "Public Electronic Game Service Point" including the name of the point, address, contact phone number, and business registration number;

b) The total area of the computer rooms of the public electronic game service point must be a minimum of 50 square meters in special-class cities, class I, II, and III cities; a minimum of 40 square meters in class IV and V cities; and a minimum of 30 square meters in other areas;đổ f) Ensuring adequate lighting with uniform illumination in the computer room;

c) Having fire prevention and firefighting equipment and regulations according to the fire prevention and explosion control regulations of the Ministry of Public Security;No. g) Paying the fee for issuing the Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points.

d) The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify the detailed procedures, formalities for issuing, amending, supplementing, extending, revoking, and reissuing the Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points.² 4. Provincial People's Committees and municipal people's committees directly under the central government shall, based on the actual situation of their localities, assign the Department of Information and Communications or the district or county people's committee to handle the issuance, amendment, supplementation, revocation, extension, and reissuing of the Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points and direct the organization of inspections, checks, and handling of violations related to the activities of public electronic game service points within their jurisdiction.² The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communications, shall stipulate the fee for issuing the Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points.² Article 36. Rights and Obligations of the Owner of Public Electronic Game Service Points

The owner of a public electronic game service point has the following rights and obligations:

e) Establishing a system of equipment to provide electronic game services at the location recorded on the Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points that has been issued;

Providing Internet access services after signing an Internet agency contract with an Internet service provider;

3. Displaying a publicly posted notice of usage rules for electronic game services in a place easily visible to everyone, including prohibitions set forth in Article 5 of this Decree; and the rights and obligations of players as specified in Article 37 of this Decree;

Displaying a publicly posted list of updated games G that have been approved for content and script at the service point, accompanied by age classifications for the games (information is updated from the website of the Ministry of Information and Communications www.mic.gov.vn);Not organizing or allowing Internet users to use the features of computers at their business premises to perform prohibited acts as stipulated in Article 5 of this Decree; trRequesting the Internet service provider with which they have signed an agency contract to provide guidance and information about Internet access services and to be subject to inspection and supervision by that company;

5. Participating in training programs on the Internet and electronic games organized by state management agencies and enterprises in their locality;onNot operating from 10 PM to 8 AM the next morning;developmentImplementing regulations on ensuring information security and cyber security;of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsBeing subject to inspection, examination, and violation handling by competent state management authorities.

||| Article 36. Rights and obligations of the service provider of public electronic game services.oOrganizations and individuals may only establish public electronic game service points if they have a Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points.

||| The service provider of public electronic game services has the following rights and obligations:development||| Establish a system of equipment to provide electronic game services at the location recorded on the Certificate of Eligibility for Operating Public Electronic Game Service Points issued.

1. ||| Provide Internet access services after signing an Internet agency contract with an Internet service provider.

2. ||| Display a publicly posted notice containing the rules for using electronic game services in a place easily visible to everyone, including prohibitions stipulated in Article 5 of this Decree; the rights and obligations of players as stipulated in Article 37 of this Decree.national||| Display a publicly posted list of updated electronic games that have been approved for content and script at the service point, accompanied by age classifications of the games (information updated from the Ministry of Information and Communications' website www.mic.gov.vn).

3. ||| Not organize or allow Internet users to use computer features at their business premises to perform prohibited acts as stipulated in Article 5 of this Decree.

4. ||| Request Internet service providers with which they have signed agency contracts to guide and provide information about Internet access services and be subject to monitoring by those providers.1 ||| Participate in training programs on the Internet and electronic games organized by state management agencies and businesses within their jurisdiction.

5. ||| Not operate from 10 PM to 8 AM the next morning.

6. ||| Implement regulations on ensuring information security and cyber security.

7. ||| Be subject to inspection, examination, and handling of violations by state management agencies with competent authority. organization ||| According to their age.

8. ||| Internet service providers shall ensure information security and cyber security within their information systems; cooperate with state management agencies and other organizations and individuals in ensuring information security and cyber security on the network.

9. ||| Monitor the activities of units responsible for ensuring information security under ministries, sectors, localities, and enterprises.

10. ||| Implement necessary connections and technical measures to fulfill tasks related to ensuring information security and cyber security.

Article 37. Rights and Obligations of Players

Players have the following rights and obligations:

1. The right to play electronic games except those prohibited by law;

2. The rights and obligations of Internet users as stipulated in Article 10 of this Decree;

3. Selecting electronic games suitable for their age;national||| Organize the implementation of certification, evaluation, and standard conformity certification of products using cryptographic security technologies.

4. Not to exploit electronic games to commit acts violating the law;

5. Registering personal information as required by the Ministry of Information and Communications;

6. Adhering to regulations on playing hours and operating times of public gaming service establishments;

7. Receiving protection of their rights by gaming service enterprises according to the rules of the electronic game and the complaint resolution procedures published on the enterprise's service website.

Chapter V

INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY ON NETWORKS

Article 38. Principles for Ensuring Information Security and Cybersecurity on Networks

1. Organizations and individuals participating in providing and using Internet services and information on networks shall be responsible for ensuring information security and cybersecurity within their own information systems; they must cooperate with state management agencies and other organizations and individuals in ensuring information security and cybersecurity on networks.ê||| Organize the dissemination and guidance of laws related to the Internet for students and trainees; guide, create conditions, and direct students and trainees to use the Internet for beneficial and practical activities in their studies and daily lives.

2. Activities to ensure information security and cybersecurity on networks must be carried out continuously, effectively, and based on compliance with technical standards and regulations on information security quality and telecommunications and Internet service quality.

Article 39. State Management Responsibilities for Information Security and CybersecurityANNEX I.A[31]||| Implement warning and monitoring measures for students and trainees to avoid negative impacts of harmful information and applications on the Internet.

1. Issuing mechanisms and policies to facilitate connections among Internet service providers, with VNIX, and other Internet transit stations.

a) Issuing or guiding competent state management agencies to issue and implement regulatory documents, strategies, planning, standards, and technical norms on information security;ìTraining, developing human resources; researching and applying science and technology in activities to ensure information security;

b) International cooperation on information security;

c) Inspecting, supervising, resolving disputes, complaints, and handling violations of law in activities to ensure information security;

d) d) Directing the coordination of activities of units implementing information security tasks of ministries, sectors, localities, and enterprises;

Leading and coordinating with the Ministry of Public Security to guide telecommunications enterprises, Internet service providers, and organizations providing public information services online to arrange premises, connect, and take necessary technical measures to fulfill information security and cybersecurity tasks;national||| Organize training on information security in higher education institutions in the field of information technology and telecommunications.

e) e) Specifying the registration, storage, and use of personal information of individuals posting public information on social media, players of online games, and users of other Internet services; verifying such personal information against the electronic database of identity cards maintained by the Ministry of Public Security.No. Issuing or guiding competent state management agencies to issue and implement regulatory documents on cybersecurity;, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP||| The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs is responsible for implementing measures to protect children and young people from harmful information and applications on the Internet.

f) Training, developing human resources; researching and applying science and technology in activities to ensure cybersecurity;1 International cooperation on cybersecurity;

2. The Ministry of Public Security is responsible for:

a) Inspecting, supervising, resolving disputes, complaints, and handling violations of law in activities to ensure cybersecurity; trg) Organizing, directing, and guiding the collection, detection, investigation, and handling of information, materials, and actions related to the provision and use of Internet services and information on networks that infringe upon national security, public order and safety, state secrets, and other criminal activities;

b) Implementing the construction and exploitation of electronic databases on identity cards to connect with network service providers for the verification of personal information for management, service provision, and use of information on networks.

c) The Government Cryptographic Agency under the Ministry of National Defense has the responsibility:

d) Leading the drafting and proposing the issuance of regulatory documents on cryptographic matters to ensure information security;

Leading the implementation of management over research, production, business, and use of cryptographic products to ensure information security;ớImplementing testing, evaluation, and certification of conformity for products using cryptographic products to ensure information security.

e) Organizing propaganda and guidance on Internet laws for students and trainees; guiding, creating conditions, and directing students and trainees to use the Internet for beneficial and practical activities in their studies and lives;đổ Implementing measures to warn and monitor students and trainees to avoid negative impacts from harmful content and applications on the Internet;

3. Organizing training on information security in higher education institutions and colleges in the field of information technology and communications.

a) The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs has the responsibility to organize the implementation of measures to protect children and young people from harmful content and applications on the Internet. trMinistries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies within their respective functions and powers have the responsibility to coordinate with the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Public Security in managing information security and cybersecurity.

b) 7. Provincial People's Committees and municipal people's committees directly under the central government within their respective functions and powers shall manage information security and cybersecurity at the local level.

c) ||| Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies within their respective functions and powers shall collaborate with the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Public Security to manage national information security and cyber security.

4. The Ministry of Education and Training shall be responsible for:

a) ||| Provincial People's Committees and municipal people's committees directly under the central government shall implement state management of information security and cyber security within their jurisdictions. For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;||| Comply with technical standards for information security issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications.

b) ||| Conformity assessment bodies for information security are public service organizations recognized or designated by the Ministry of Information and Communications to carry out conformity assessment work.

c) ||| Issue a list of mandatory systems for conformity assessment and announce conformity assessment results; designate and recognize conformity assessment organizations. tr||| Guide specific matters regarding the provision of information security services.

5. ||| Coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and relevant ministries and sectors to develop, issue, and implement regulations on classifying levels of information systems, lists of important national information systems, and requirements for ensuring information security and cyber security for important national information systems.

6. ||| Comply with coordination regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications. tr||| Cooperate between domestic and foreign organizations and enterprises.ANNEX I.A[31] hnational||| Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, telecommunications enterprises, Internet service providers, and organizations managing and operating important national information systems shall establish or designate specialized departments for network incident response (CERT) to proactively conduct activities within their units and coordinate with the Vietnam National Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (VNCERT).

||| Network incident response.||| Decree No. 97/2008/ND-CP dated August 28, 2008 of the Government on the management, provision, and use of Internet services and electronic information on the Internet ceases to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect. Abolish Circular Jointly Issued No. 02/2005/TTLT-BCVT-VHTT-CA-KHĐT dated July 14, 2005 between the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment on the management of Internet agencies.

Article 40. Management of standards and technical regulations on information security

1. Confirmation of compliance of information systems with technical regulations on information security (conformity declaration) is the act of confirming that the information system complies with technical regulations on information security issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications, and mandatory information security standards prescribed by the Ministry of Information and Communications.n Announcing the compliance of information systems with technical regulations on information security (declaration of conformity) is the act of organizations and enterprises announcing the compliance of their information systems with information security standards and technical regulations.No.||| Decree Jointly Issued No. 60/2006/TTLT-BVHTT-BBCVT-BCA dated June 1, 2006 between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, and the Ministry of Public Security on the management of online games.

2. norms and technical regulations on information security.No.||| The Minister of Information and Communications is responsible for guiding and inspecting the implementation of this Decree.rime Minister c||| Provincial People's Committees and municipal people's committees directly under the central government and related organizations and individuals shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.rime Minister cn kỹ thuật von an toàn thông tin.

3. Organizations and businesses owning information systems must implement conformity declarations and declarations of conformity in accordance with the provisions of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

4. T, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP The organization conducting conformity declarations for information security is a public service unit engaged in technical services recognized or designated by the Ministry of Information and Communications to carry out conformity declaration work.nationalThe entity implementing technical standards for cybersecurity is a public service unit operating technical services recognized or designated by the Ministry of Information and Communications to carry out certification work in accordance with technical standards.nationalThe Ministry of Information and Communications formulates technical standards for cybersecurity; promulgates a list of mandatory systems requiring certification compliance; designates and recognizes certification bodies.

5. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall specify activities related to conformity declarations and declarations of conformity for information security; issue a list of information systems that must undergo conformity declarations and declarations of conformity; designate and recognize conformity declaration organizations.nationalp quy về an toàn thông tin; ban hành danh mục các hệ thống thông tin bắt buộc phải chứng nhận hợp quy và công bố hnationalp quy; chỉ định, thừa nhận tổ chức chứng nhận hợp quy.

Article 41. Provision of information security services||| Information security services are services for protecting information and information systems for organizations and individuals, including consulting, inspection, evaluation, monitoring of information systems, and other related services.

1. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall provide detailed guidance on the provision of information security services.

2. The Ministry of Information and Communications provides specific guidance on the provision of cybersecurity services.ngng tin.

Article 42. Classification of information system levels

1. Classification of information system levels is the process of evaluating and determining the level of importance of the information system to the national information infrastructure and communication activities, economic and social development, and national security and defense, in order to develop appropriate information security and cyber security solutions.

2. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall take the lead, coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and relevant ministries and sectors to develop, issue, and implement regulations on the classification of information system levels, a list of important national information systems, and requirements for ensuring information security and cyber security for important national information systems.No.i hợp với Bộ Công an và các Bộ, ngành có liên quan xây dựng, ban hành và tổ chức thực hiện quy định về phân định cấp độ hệ thống thông tin, danh mục các hệ thống thông tin quan trọng của quốc gia, yêu cầu bảo đảm an toàn thông tin và an ninh thông tin đối với các hệ thống thông tin quan trọng của quốc gia.

Article 43. Response to network incidentsứ1. Network incident response is an activity aimed at handling and resolving incidents causing information security breaches on networks.

2. Network incident response shall be carried out according to the following principles:Promptly, accurately, timely, and effectively;

Compliance with the coordination regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications;Coordination among domestic and international organizations and businesses;

a) Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, telecommunications enterprises, Internet service providers, and organizations managing and operating important national information systems have the responsibility to establish or designate specialized units for network incident response (CERT) to proactively initiate activities within their own units and coordinate with the Vietnam National Cybersecurity Incident Response Center (VNCERT).

b) Comply with the coordination regulations of the Ministry of Information and Communications;

c) Coordinate between domestic and foreign organizations, enterprises;policies.

3. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, telecommunications enterprises, Internet service providers, and entities managing and operating important national information systems have the responsibility to establish or designate a dedicated emergency response team (CERT) to proactively implement activities within their units and coordinate with the Vietnam National Cybersecurity Response Center (VNCERT)., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP chức quản lý, khai thác các hệ thống thông tin quan trọng của quốc gia có trách nhiệm thành lập hoặc chỉ định bộ phận chuyên trách ứng cứu sự cố mạng (CERT) để chủ động tridevelopmentn khai hoạt động trong phạm vi đơn vị mình và phối hợp với Trung tâm ứng cứu khẩn cấp máy tính Việt Nam (VNCERT).

4. The Ministry of Information and Communications shall issue and implement regulations on network incident response.onu phNo.i ứng cứu sự cNo. mạng.

Article 44. Obligations of organizations and enterprises for ensuring information security and cybersecurityứTelecommunications enterprises, Internet service providers, organizations, and enterprises providing public information on the internet, and enterprises providing public online gaming services shall fulfill the following obligations:

Implement technical and operational systems to ensure information security and cybersecurity.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsGuide Internet access points, public Internet access points, and public online gaming service provision points under their management to implement measures to ensure information security and cybersecurity. BB 1.1Arrange premises, connection ports, and necessary technical conditions for competent state management agencies to perform tasks related to ensuring information security and cybersecurity according to the requirements of the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Public Security.

1. Issue and enforce internal operating regulations; operational, provision, and usage service regulations, and coordination regulations with the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Ministry of Public Security in ensuring information security and cybersecurity.

2. This Decree takes effect from September 1, 2013.

3. Decree No. 97/2008/ND-CP dated August 28, 2008 of the Government on the management, provision, and use of Internet services and electronic information on the Internet ceases to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect. Abolish Circular Joint Circular No. 02/2005/TTLT-BCVT-VHTT-CA-KHDT dated July 14, 2005 between the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Culture and Information, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment on managing Internet agents.

4. Abolish Joint Circular No. 60/2006/TTLT-BVHTT-BBCVT-BCA dated June 1, 2006 between the Ministry of Culture and Information, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, and the Ministry of Public Security on managing online games. trThe Minister of Information and Communications is responsible for guiding and inspecting the implementation of this Decree.

Chapter VI

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 45. Effective Date

1. People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decree.

2. Decree No. 97/2008/ND-CP dated August 28, 2008 of the Government on management, provision, and use of Internet services and electronic information on the Internet ceases to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect. Repeal Circular Jointly Issued No. 02/2005/TTLT-BCVT-VHTT-CA-KHĐT dated July 14, 2005 between the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment on the management of Internet agents and Circular Jointly Issued No. 60/2006/TTLT-BVHTT-BBCVT-BCA dated June 1, 2006 between the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, and the Ministry of Public Security on the management of online games.on quản lý đại lý Internet và Thông tư liên tịch sNo. 60/2006/TTLT-BVHTT-BBCVT-BCA ngày 01 tháng 6 năm 2006 giữa Bộ Văn hóa - Thông tin, Bộ Bưu chính, Viẽn thông, Bộ Công an về quản lý trò chơi trực tuyến (online games).

Article 46. Implementation organization

The Minister of Information and Communications is responsible for guiding and inspecting the implementation of this Decree.

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairmen ||provincial people's committees directly under the central governmentNo. organizations and individuals concerned shall, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP be responsible for implementing this Decree. liên quan chịu trách nhiệm thi hành Nghị định này./.