Vietnam's new law, Law No. 147, has come into effect on Christmas Day, requiring social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities, store user data, and share data with the government on demand. The law also restricts the online gaming time for minors and mandates that live streamers verify their identities. Critics argue that the law mirrors many aspects of its northern neighbor, China, and will threaten freedom of speech and increase censorship.
The Vietnamese government claims that the law is intended to maintain social order, national security, and national sovereignty in the online space. However, many critics in Vietnam believe that the law will encourage self-censorship.
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