of occurrence or possible occurrence of the revelation, damage to or loss of data about user
information, to immediately provide response solutions, and at the same time notify the user and
report to the CTF in accordance with this Law;
(d)
To co-ordinate with and facilitate CTFs to conduct their cybersecurity protective activities.
2.
Cyberspace service providers in Vietnam are responsible to implement the provisions in clause 1 of
this article and clauses 2 and 3 of articles 26 of this Law.
Article 42
Responsibilities of agencies, organizations and individuals using cyberspace
1.
To comply with the law on cybersecurity.
2.
To promptly provide information relating to cybersecurity protection, cybersecurity threats and any
cybersecurity intrusion/infringement to the competent agency and CTF.
3.
To implement requirements and guidelines of competent agencies during cybersecurity protection; to
assist and facilitate agencies, organizations and responsible persons to implement measures for
cybersecurity protection.
CHAPTER 7
Implementing Provisions
Article 43
Effectiveness
1.
This Law is of full force and effect as from 1 January 2019.
2.
With respect to information systems under operation and in use and on the list of information
systems critical for national security, within twelve (12) months from the effective date of this Law, the
information system administrators are responsible to ensure satisfaction of all of the conditions on
cybersecurity, and a Cybersecurity Task Force shall assess the conditions on cybersecurity in
accordance with article 12 of this Law; any extension required shall be decided by the Prime Minister,
but not to exceed twelve (12) months.
3.
With respect to information systems under operation and in use which are added to the list of
information systems critical for national security, within twelve (12) months from the date of addition,
the information system administrators are responsible to ensure satisfaction of all of the conditions
on cybersecurity, and a Cybersecurity Task Force shall assess the conditions on cybersecurity in
accordance with article 12 of this Law; any extension required shall be decided by the Prime Minister,
but not to exceed twelve (12) months.
This Law was passed by Legislature XIV of the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at
the 5th session on 12 June 2018.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly
NGUYEN THI KIM NGAN
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