New Vietnamese Internet Rules
New Vietnamese internet rules require tech giants like Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities, leading to concerns about freedom of expression. Decree 147 mandates verification via phone numbers or Vietnamese IDs, data storage, and content removal within 24 hours. Critics fear this will suppress dissent and limit online activities such as live streaming and gaming.
Key Points
- Decree 147 requires tech giants to verify user identities and provide data to authorities
- Critics fear the decree will be used to suppress dissenting voices
- The law also includes restrictions on gaming for under-18s
- Vietnam's hardline administration has a history of cracking down on critics
Cons
- Potential suppression of dissent and freedom of expression
- Impact on social media firms, live streaming, and online gaming
- Concerns about privacy and government control over online activities