In the digital age, data is not only a strategically valuable asset for business operations and development but also a “legal risk zone” if enterprises fail to comply with regulations. With the strong growth of technology platforms, businesses are increasingly collecting and processing vast amounts of user information — from client and partner data to internal personnel data. However, this very development also makes businesses prone to “losing control” of their data if they lack proper governance procedures.
In Vietnam, Law on Personal Data Protection 2025 (Law No. 91/2025/QH15) imposes strict requirements on all organizations and individuals processing personal data. Simultaneously, international partners are increasingly prioritizing cooperation with businesses that comply with high standards such as GDPR (EU) or CCPA (US).
A lack of clear understanding, confusion in application, or the absence of an internal compliance system leads many businesses to face the risk of violations, administrative penalties, loss of brand reputation, or even international legal risks if foreign elements are involved.
Understanding the challenges businesses are facing, Apolat Legal provides comprehensive legal solutions tailored to each business model, including:
Consulting on regulatory compliance:
- Assessing risks and developing data protection policies compliant with Vietnamese legal regulations (Law on Personal Data Protection 2025) and international standards (GDPR, CCPA), identifying compliance gaps, and proposing remedial solutions.
- Providing legal opinions on the process of collecting, processing, storing, and transferring personal data, especially in a multinational environment or when cooperating with foreign partners.
Drafting and reviewing data-related legal contracts:
- Drafting or reviewing Personal data processing Policy and terms of service related to data.
- Agreement with data processor, other third parties.
- Reviewing and evaluating the legality and enforceability of contracts involving data elements (such as data processing agreements, data sharing agreements with third parties) to ensure compliance.
Consulting in data-related M&A transactions:
- Performing Data Legal Due Diligence.
- Proposing lawful data transfer mechanisms.
- Adjusting clauses in M&A Contracts to control data-related obligations.
Internal training on data security and processing:
- Organizing specialized training sessions for HR, legal, technical departments, or positions involved in data collection/processing.
- Providing practical guidance documents and compliance checklists.
Legal support in case of data processing violations:
- Providing legal advice and support to businesses in the event of a data breach incident, including notifying competent authorities and data subjects.
- Representing businesses to work with competent authorities during the investigation of violation incidents.
