According to Colonel Nguyen Ba Son, Deputy Director of Department A05, the Ministry of Public Security has proposed merging the 2015 Law on Network Information Security and the 2018 Law on Cybersecurity into a unified Cybersecurity Law 2025, which is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly in October 2025.

On April 11, the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) held its 2025 annual members' meeting in Hanoi under the theme “Cybersecurity in a New Era - Joining Forces to Protect Cyberspace.”

Opening the event, Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of the Cybersecurity and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department (A05) under the Ministry of Public Security and NCA’s Standing Vice President, stated that 2025 brings a new context filled with both opportunities and challenges, especially after the Politburo issued Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.

“Resolution 57 serves as the guiding principle for the operations of the entire political system, including the Association’s role,” emphasized Nguyen Minh Chinh.

At the event, Colonel Nguyen Ba Son shared updates on state management in the cybersecurity sector after A05 took over responsibilities from the Ministry of Information and Communications (now the Ministry of Science and Technology) for managing network information security.

To unify and enhance state management effectiveness in cybersecurity and information security, the Politburo and the Central Steering Committee for reviewing Resolution 18 of the Sixth Plenum, 12th Party Central Committee, agreed to transfer the responsibilities from the Ministry of Information and Communications to the Ministry of Public Security.

As the newly designated authority at the ministerial level, Department A05 quickly coordinated with relevant units from the Ministry of Information and Communications to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities, procedures, and public services. The goal is uninterrupted, seamless operations for citizens and businesses.

A05 has conducted a comprehensive review of legal documents related to cybersecurity and information security to propose amendments and consolidations in line with Resolution 57’s spirit of creating an open, development-oriented legal environment for organizations and enterprises.

According to statistics, 54 legal documents in the cybersecurity and information security sectors will need to be revised, supplemented, or merged. This includes 10 laws, 16 government decrees, one prime ministerial decision, and 27 ministerial circulars. “With such a large volume, we will prioritize the most essential documents,” said Nguyen Ba Son.

Notably, A05 has proposed consolidating the 2015 Law on Network Information Security and the 2018 Law on Cybersecurity into a new Cybersecurity Law 2025. This proposed law aligns with the Ministry’s updated responsibilities and is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly at the 10th session of the 15th legislature in October 2025 under a streamlined legislative process.

In parallel, the Law on Personal Data Protection is being reviewed by the Standing Committee of the National Assembly and is scheduled for consideration and approval during the 9th session in May 2025.

Regarding supporting legal documents, A05 plans to develop a decree detailing specific provisions of the new Cybersecurity Law 2025 through a fast-tracked legislative process once the law is enacted.

Additionally, related decrees on administrative penalties will be consolidated into a single Decree on Sanctions for Administrative Violations in Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, also following the streamlined process.

“We will also refine the system of cybersecurity standards and technical regulations by integrating and renaming existing network information security standards to align with the Ministry’s new functions,” Nguyen Ba Son added.

During the event, representatives from the National Cybersecurity Center under A05, MobiFone, FPT, and NGS Consulting shared insights with NCA members. Topics included the operations and future directions of the National Incident Response Alliance, the role of telecom companies in cybersecurity and user data protection, the application of AI in enhancing digital defenses, and the PIP information-sharing platform for the financial-banking sector.

Van Anh