Vietnam Implements New E-Visa Rules and Data Protection Law

Brunei enacts new law giving citizens control over personal data

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei has enacted the Personal Data Protection Order (PDPO) 2025, empowering individuals to control how private sector organisations collect, use, and disclose their personal data. This includes the right to be informed about data collection purposes, the ability to opt-in or opt-out, as well as the right to withdraw consent at any time. Approved in January 2025, the PDPO will be implemented in phases, giving organisations…

Vietnam Implements New E-Visa Rules and Data Protection Law

Vietnam has introduced new regulations for electronic visa applications and personal data protection, implementing stricter requirements for identification photos and comprehensive data governance measures. The changes are part of the country’s broader push toward digital transformation, which includes mandatory biometric authentication for banking services and enhanced digital identity verification systems. As of August 15, 2023, Vietnam’s gove…