Vietnam plans to enforce identity verification for social media users and implement age controls to protect children online under a new cybersecurity directive.
HANOI: VIETNAM plans to introduce mandatory identity verification for social media users.
The measure is part of a new directive aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, information security and data security.
The directive also calls for mechanisms to protect children in cyberspace.
It further mandates the elimination of ‘junk’ text messages, fake accounts and anonymous usage.
Politburo member and Permanent Secretariat Tran Cam Tu issued the directive.
It aligns with the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57, which outlines objectives for ensuring network safety and safeguarding national sovereignty in cyberspace.
The Secretariat requires strengthening Party leadership on this issue.
It also calls for raising awareness and responsibility across the entire political system and population regarding cyber security.
