Government Orders Police to Fast-Track Eight Cybersecurity Decrees Ahead of July 1 Deadline

 

 

The Vietnamese Magazine | 30 March 2026

The government has instructed the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to complete eight decrees guiding the implementation of the revised Cybersecurity Law within just over three months, setting a firm deadline of July 1, 2026. 

The directive, issued under a March 16 decision signed by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, lays out an accelerated plan to operationalize the amended law, which is scheduled to take effect on the same date. 

According to official planning documents, six of the eight draft decrees have already been released for public consultation, while the remaining two are still being developed. 

The MPS now has only a limited window—just over three months—to finalize all drafts and submit them for approval before the law comes into force. 

The compressed timeline has raised the likelihood that some of the decrees will be enacted under expedited legislative procedures, allowing them to take effect immediately or shortly after issuance. 

Such fast-tracked policymaking has become increasingly common in recent years, particularly in areas related to security and governance. 

The decrees are intended to provide detailed guidance on key aspects of cybersecurity governance, including the prevention of cybercrime, the protection of information systems, and procedures for applying security measures. 

They also cover regulations on cybersecurity products and services, as well as mechanisms for enforcing compliance under the new legal framework. 

The push to finalize these regulations comes in the broader context of expanding authority for the police in digital governance. 

Recently, the ministry has played a leading role in drafting and implementing major legislation, including the revised Cybersecurity Law, the Law on Personal Data Protection, and other measures related to digital security and law enforcement. 

The revised Cybersecurity Law was passed in October 2025 under an expedited process, introducing tighter controls over online activities and expanding state oversight in the digital space. 

Among its notable provisions are requirements related to user identification and enhanced monitoring capabilities, reflecting the government’s stated goal of strengthening cybersecurity and combating online crime. 

With the July 1 deadline approaching, the rapid development and adoption of these decrees will play a critical role in shaping the country’s digital regulatory landscape, as authorities move to enforce a more comprehensive and centralized system of cybersecurity control.

 

 

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