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Vietnam social media legal enforcement

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2026-09-29 04:53 UTC → 2026-10-03 14:38 UTC · added removed

Vietnam is increasing legal and criminal enforcement regarding social media activities. Under Decree 330/2026/NĐ-CP, individuals face fines between 15 and 25 million VND for the unauthorized disclosure of personal data, such as images, phone numbers, or private messages, on platforms like Facebook and Zalo. In severe instances, such disclosures may lead to criminal liability. In a separate criminal proceeding, the Ministry of Public Security's Criminal Police Department has targeted a group for the illegal provision or use of telecommunications and computer network information. Ringleaders Pham Tien Manh and Nguyen Ngoc Tuy allegedly used the YouTube channel ‘Doi TV’ to produce and upload short films depicting gang-related violence involving knives and guns to generate revenue. The investigation has progressed to the prosecution of 17 individuals. The ‘Doi TV’ channel, which has over 1.2 million subscribers, featured content depicting gangster lifestyles, individuals, including the use of weapons, drugs, and organized crime-style conflict resolution. Among the defendants are several well-known social media figures, including figure Nguyen Van Dung (known as ‘Dung troc Ha Dong’), alongside a production crew of directors, camera operators, and actors recruited to portray gang members to increase social media engagement and income. members. In a related crackdown, authorities in Hai Phong have processed a group led by Pham Huy Tuyen. This group reportedly produced Tuyen for producing nearly 800 videos promoting illegal gambling and fraudulent equipment. Additionally, authorities have issued administrative fines for misinformation and offensive content. In Phu Tho Province, an individual was fined 12.5 million VND for posting content that insulted the sale honor and dignity of fraudulent gambling equipment through social media platforms. Law enforcement officials stated these activities negatively impact social order others and security, particularly among younger audiences. included regional discrimination. In Thanh Hoa Province, an individual was fined 10 million VND for sharing unverified information on Facebook regarding a purported murder that investigations confirmed did not occur.

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  1. 2026-10-03 14:38 UTC Vietnam social media legal enforcement
  2. 2026-09-29 04:53 UTC Vietnam social media legal enforcement
  3. 2026-09-29 01:34 UTC Vietnam social media legal enforcement
  4. 2026-09-28 13:01 UTC Vietnam social media legal enforcement

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