# Vietnam National Assembly legislative debates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-national-assembly-legislative-debates
> Updated: 2026-08-09T00:31:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Vietnam National Assembly held discussions regarding amendments to the Law on Grassroots Mediation. During the debates, officials highlighted potential security and privacy risks associated with transitioning to online mediation services, such as the unauthorized recording of sessions and the eavesdropping of sensitive information. 

To address these issues, proposals were made to require mutual consent for mediation, implement identity verification for participants, and mandate explicit consent for any recording or storage of session data. Additionally, lawmakers deliberated on the selection process for mediators, weighing the use of local political organizations against the appointment of reputable individuals from existing social organizations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Vietnam National Assembly debates risks of online grassroots mediation

Vietnam's National Assembly debated the amended Law on Grassroots Mediation, focusing on the privacy risks of online mediation and the selection process for local mediators.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-assembly-debates-risks-of-online-grassroots-mediation

### 2026-08-05: Vietnam National Assembly debates new law to protect overseas workers

Vietnam's National Assembly debated amendments to the law governing overseas workers, targeting decentralised oversight, digital processes, reduced financial burdens and stronger anti‑fraud protections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-assembly-debates-new-law-to-protect-overseas-workers

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