Beyond Compliance: Vietnam Data Privacy, PDPL & Cybersecurity

An executive fireside chat on Vietnam’s new Personal Data Protection Law and its implications for data privacy, cybersecurity, and corporate risk management.

Vietnam has entered a new phase of data protection regulation. With the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Law, businesses operating in Vietnam face a more comprehensive legal framework governing the collection, processing, storage, sharing, transfer, and protection of personal data.

The new framework creates immediate implications for organisations across legal, compliance, technology, HR, operations, and risk functions. Businesses should review their current data practices, identify compliance gaps, strengthen cybersecurity and incident-response capabilities, and assess how the new requirements may affect employees, customers, business partners, technology systems, and cross-border operations.

This executive fireside chat will bring together practitioners from law, cybersecurity, insurance, and business advisory to discuss the latest regulatory developments and their practical impact on businesses in Vietnam.

Through an interactive and cross-disciplinary discussion, the speakers will explore how organisations can move beyond formal compliance, establish effective data governance, strengthen cyber resilience, and manage their wider operational and financial exposure.

Discussion Topics

Key developments under Vietnam’s new Personal Data Protection Law

Immediate compliance priorities for businesses

Practical implementation challenges and common compliance gaps

Data governance and organisational readiness

Cross-border data transfers and third-party data processing

Cybersecurity, incident response, and business continuity

The role of cyber insurance in enterprise risk management

Key regulatory and market developments to monitor

Speakers

[Representative from Ascentium - Tam]

[Hoang - Aon]

Vincent Li, Head of Business Development (China Desk), Ascentium Vietnam

[Siemen expert]

Agenda

3:00 PM: Registration & Networking Reception

3:15 PM: Executive Fireside Chat (in English)

4:15 PM: Audience Q&A

4:30 PM: Networking Drinks

Max. capacity: 30 pax. This is designed to encourage practical discussion, direct engagement with the speakers, and meaningful connections among attendees.

Organisers

Ascentium Vietnam is a leading professional services firm providing legal, tax, accounting, corporate advisory, HR, payroll, and market entry solutions. As part of the wider Ascentium Group, it supports businesses throughout their lifecycle, helping international and local companies establish, operate, and grow across Vietnam and Asia.

Aon Vietnam is part of Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing risk, insurance, reinsurance, and human capital solutions. Working with businesses of all sizes, it helps organisations better identify, manage, and transfer risk while building resilience in an increasingly complex business environment.

Co-host

Vietnam Operations is an independent business and media platform covering Vietnam’s startup, investment, and corporate ecosystem. Through original content, industry insights, and community initiatives, it connects founders, investors, executives, and business operators across Vietnam.

Supporting Partners

The Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam promotes trade, investment, and professional collaboration between Hong Kong, Vietnam, and the wider regional business community.

The Table is a curated business community bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and professionals through thoughtfully designed events and conversations focused on meaningful professional connections.

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for:

Business owners, founders, and senior executives

In-house legal and compliance professionals

Data protection and privacy professionals

Technology and cybersecurity leaders

HR and operations teams

Risk managers and insurance professionals

Investors, advisers, and professional service providers

Join us for an evening of timely regulatory updates, practical discussion, and high-quality networking with professionals navigating Vietnam’s rapidly evolving data privacy and cybersecurity landscape.