HANOI, Vietnam: The Vietnamese Government’s plans are in place to beef up cyber, information and data security by aligning citizens, social media users, telecommunications subscribers and internet resources.
Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported that they are among the requirements in the Directive No. 57 on strengthening cybersecurity, information security and data security within the political system, which has been issued by Politburo member and Permanent Secretariat, Tran Cam Tu.
The secretariat’s directive also calls for addressing and eliminating ‘junk’ text messages, fake accounts and anonymous usage; and to apply mandatory identity verification measures for social media users and age control mechanisms to protect children in cyberspace.
The directive emphasises that the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 has outlined orientations, objectives and requirements for ensuring network safety and security, and safeguarding national sovereignty in cyberspace.
According to the directive, the secretariat requires strengthening party leadership, raising awareness and responsibility across the entire political system and the whole population regarding cyber, information and data security. – BERNAMA-VNA/VNS
