10 OFFICIAL GAZETTE information security in the Internet domain, covering: a/ Submitting to the Government for promulgation or promulgating according to its competence, and guiding the implementation of, legal documents on information security in Internet activities; b/ Assuming the prime responsibility for, and coordinating with the Ministry of Information and Communication, concerned ministries and branches local administrations and telecommunications and Internet enterprises in, organizing the implementation of technical and operational techniques to assure national security and prevent and combat crimes in Internet activities^* c/Examining, inspecting and handling acts in violatiorpof legal provisions on information security Assurance in the Internet domain accordingto its competence; d/ Participating in international cooperation in assuring^ information security in the Internet domain. * 3. The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Finance shall coordinate with the Ministry of Information and Communication in formulating mechanisms and policies concerning investment and finance to promote Internet use in the Party's and State's agencies, schools, hospitals and research institutes and make the Internet available in rural, deep-lying, remote, border and island areas. The Ministry of Finance shall submit to the Government for promulgation or promulgate according to its competence, and guide the implementation of, regulations on charges and fees related to Internet resources. Issue nos 11-12/Auqust2008 (Cong Bao nos 511-512/September 12,2008 4. The Ministry of Home Affairs shall perform the state management of civil cryptography with regard to confidential information on commercial and civil activities on the Internet. 5. Concerned ministries and branches shall coordinate with the Ministry of Information and Communication in submitting to the Government for promulgation or promulgate according to their competence, and guide the implementation of, regulations on and manage the provision and use of specialized application services on the Internet in the domains under their management. 6. Provincial-level People's Committees shall, within the ambit of their powers and responsibilities, perform the state management of the Internet in their localities in accordance with the provisions of this Decree. Article 6.- Prohibited acts 1. Abusing the Internet for the purposes of: a/ Opposing the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, undermining national security and social order and safety; destroying the all-people great unity bloc; spreading propaganda on wars of aggression; sowing hatred and conflict between nations, ethic groups and religions; spreading propaganda on and inciting violence, obscenity and debauchery, crime, social evils, superstition; and destroying national fine customs and traditions; b/ Disclosing state secrets and military, security, economic, foreign relation and other secrets as prescribed by law; c/ Spreading information that distorts, slanders and hurts the prestige of organizations; the honor and dignity of citizens; © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM