Personal Data Protection Laws in Selected Countries: Recommendations for Vietnam in the Context of Digital Transformation

Abstract

In the era of digital transformation, personal data has become a valuable resource, often referred to as “black gold” due to its significant value. Personal data is collected, analyzed, and stored for various purposes, including commercial activities, research, and labor management. Meanwhile, incidents of personal data breaches worldwide have been increasing rapidly, creating an urgent need to establish effective mechanisms for the control and protection of personal data.
This article analyzes the legal regulations on personal data protection in several representative jurisdictions, including the European Union (EU), the United States, and China. On that basis, it proposes several lessons and recommendations for improving Vietnam’s legal framework on personal data protection.