Vietnam’s new Decree 147, effective Christmas Day, mandates social media users verify their identities and allows authorities to demand user data and remove content deemed "illegal." Critics argue the law threatens freedom of expression and exposes dissidents to increased risks of arrest and self-censorship.

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Vietnam to enforce strict social media regulations in 'draconian' new decree

The laws will compel tech firms to store user data and provide it to the authorities on request.

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Vietnam’s new ‘draconian’ internet laws heighten free speech fears

BANGKOK, Dec 23 — Social media users in Vietnam on platforms including Facebook and TikTok will need to verify their identities as part of strict new internet regulations that critics say further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country. The law, which comes into force on Christmas Day, will compel tech giants operating in Vietnam to store user data, provide it to authorities on request, and remove content the government regards …

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‘Draconian’ Vietnam internet law heightens free speech fears

New regulations require social media accounts to be authenticated with a mobile phone number or personal identification number in Vietnam in order to post, broadcast live...

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Vietnam

From tomorrow, social media accounts must be verified to post.

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The law, which comes into force on Christmas Day, will compel tech giants operating in Vietnam to store user data, provide it to authorities on request, and remove content the government regards as 'illegal' within 24 hours

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Mumbai

Maharashtra

India

Vietnam's internet crackdown: Social media users must verify identities

A new internet law will come into effect in Vietnam from Christmas, requiring social media users on platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to verify their identity. Critics say this will further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country.

In Vietnam geldt vanaf kerst een nieuwe internetwet waardoor gebruikers van sociale media op platforms als Facebook en TikTok voortaan hun identiteit moeten verifiëren. Volgens critici wordt hiermee de vrijheid van meningsuiting in het communistische land verder ondermijnd.

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Netherlands

Vietnam to introduce strict internet laws from Christmas

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Internet freedom advocates criticize Vietnam's Decree 147, taking effect on December 25 and requiring social media users to verify their identities and more

Social media users in Vietnam on platforms including Facebook and TikTok will need to verify their identities as part of strict new internet regulations that critics say further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country.
The law, which comes into force on Christmas Day, will compel…

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Internet freedom advocates criticize Vietnam's Decree 147, which goes into effect on Dec. 25 and requires social media users to verify their identities and more

Vietnam's Decree 147 mandates social media users on platforms like Facebook and TikTok to verify their identities and requires tech companies to store and share user data with authorities upon request, sparking concerns over increased censorship, self-censorship, and threats to free expression. Furt...

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Critics Decry Vietnam's 'Draconian' New Internet Law

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Vietnam to enforce strict social media regulations in 'draconian' new decree

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