The enactment of the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025 and its implementing regulations marks a significant milestone in refining Viet Nam’s legal framework for personal data protection. Regarding employment relationships, these new regulations not only impose stricter requirements on the collection, processing, and management of employee data but also necessitate a shift in how enterprises approach human resources management – ranging from ensuring transparency and accountability to strengthening risk management and legal compliance measures.
In this article, Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Ha – Senior Associate of NHQuang&Associates – analyzes the impact of the Personal Data Protection Law on corporate human resources management. She clarifies the new legal obligations concerning the processing of employee personal data and offers recommendations on establishing internal procedures and enhancing compliance and data management capabilities. These measures aim to help enterprises minimize legal risks, strengthen employee trust, and boost competitiveness in the digital economy.
This article was published on page 12, Issue No. 89 of Business Forum (Wednesday, August 5, 2026) and posted on Business Forum Magazine on August 9, 2026 (Vietnamese only).