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Electronic identifiers proposed for all locations and buildings in Vietnam

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The Ministry of Public Security has proposed assigning a unique six-character electronic identifier to every location, building, and agency in Vietnam. This identifier will contain information such as street name, ward and commune address, province, postal code, and coordinates.

Government proposes internet providers share user IP addresses with security agencies

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The Vietnamese government has proposed that telecommunications companies be required to provide the IP addresses of individuals and organizations using the internet to cybersecurity forces for management purposes.

Sensitive personal data to include sexual orientation and activity, proposes Ministry of Public Security

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The Ministry of Public Security proposes that data revealing an individual's sexual life and orientation be among 13 categories of sensitive personal data.

Science and technology crucial for nontraditional security, says Vietnamese prime minister

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Prime minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that prioritizing and basing nontraditional security prevention on science, innovation, and digital transformation is key for an effective response.

Drone users required to register with police

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The Ministry of Public Security proposes that owners of UAVs and drones register for permits with commune-level police, provincial police, or the Ministry of Public Security. They must also participate in a 3-month training course to take an exam and obtain a flight permit.

False report filed to 'test' Ministry of Public Security hotline

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A young man was fined 2.5 million VND for falsely reporting a traffic officer accepting a bribe, claiming he wanted to check if the hotline was working.

Corruption within anti-corruption agencies

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The Committee on Judicial Affairs has assessed that anti-corruption efforts remain inadequate, with some cases even occurring within anti-corruption agencies themselves.

National assembly vice chairman calls for end to unnecessary criminal record checks

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National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh has called for a ban on agencies and organizations requiring citizens to provide unnecessary criminal record excerpts.

Modern weaponry of the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security

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Pistols, sniper rifles, corner-shot weapons, and other modern equipment are on display at the national exhibition hosted by the Ministry of Public Security.

Information technology security- the silent 'firewall' in the digital age

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One morning at the Computer Network Monitoring Center, Information Technology Department (H05), Ministry of Public Security, dozens of alarming red dots suddenly blinked continuously on the electronic map.