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Vietnam age-verification & online ID laws

In effect Decree 147/2024/ND-CP effective Dec 25, 2024

Decree 147 (in force Dec 25, 2024) requires onshore and offshore social-network providers to authenticate users' identities (by phone number or ID) and requires parents to register and supervise under-16s' accounts.

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In effect
Bill / statute
Decree 147/2024/ND-CP
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Dec 25, 2024
Intrusiveness
High -- Broad reach: low or no content threshold, device/OS-level, or bundled with other verification.

Decree 147 (in force Dec 25, 2024) requires onshore and offshore social-network providers to authenticate users' identities (by phone number or ID) and requires parents to register and supervise under-16s' accounts. A 2026 ruling-party directive further tightened identity checks and minor age restrictions.

Timeline
  • Dec 25, 2024In effect

Source: tilleke.com

Frequently asked questions

Does Vietnam require age checks or ID to use social media?

Yes. Decree 147/2024/ND-CP is in effect, effective Dec 25, 2024. Decree 147 (in force Dec 25, 2024) requires onshore and offshore social-network providers to authenticate users' identities (by phone number or ID) and requires parents to register and supervise under-16s' accounts.

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