Introduction to Personal Data Protection Services (PDP Services)

In response to the Vietnamese government's increased focus on Personal Data Protection (PDP), businesses face the challenge of complying with strict legal requirements. At KPMG Vietnam, we deeply understand the complexities of these regulations and the importance of protecting personal data.

KPMG's lawyers with international qualifications are dedicated to providing comprehensive knowledge of PDP regulations, detailed solutions to business inquiries, and strategic proposals to ensure effective legal compliance. Whether you need assistance with compliance inspection, policy development, or data breach response planning, KPMG Vietnam offers the expertise and resources to help your organization stay ahead of regulatory demands and protect your valuable data. 

By partnering with KPMG Vietnam, you gain trusted guidance and innovative solutions that ensure personal data protection in today's dynamic regulatory landscape.

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Our PDP Services

At KPMG Vietnam, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to help businesses navigate the complexities of Personal Data Protection (PDP) regulations. Our expert team is equipped to provide tailored solutions that ensure compliance and protect your data. Our services include:

Understanding and Analysis

Review the current data processing practices and analyze the company's roles in each practice, types of personal data to be processed, data processing purposes and activities, data processors and third party vendors, and applicable obligations in each processing practice.


Contracting
(Data Processing Agreement/ Data Transfer Agreement)  

• Identify all data processors and third parties, including those located outside of Vietnam.

• Review or newly draft contracts, with clauses to clearly determine the role and responsibilities of each party.


Develop internal data handling practices

Develop/ update the internal policies/ regulations to ensure compliance by the company’s staff.


Privacy Notice and Consent Form  

• Review or newly draft the documents.

• Ensure sufficiency of mandatory information.

• Ensure appropriate format for obtaining consent.


Data Subject Rights  

Review and update external and internal mechanisms to take actions and adhere to statutory deadlines upon receiving data subject requests (both content and process design).


Regulatory Filings (PIA/ TIA) 

• Compile details about all data processing practices from the Understanding stage.

• Collect contracts with all data processors and third-party vendors.

• Draft the dossiers for filing  .


Data Breach and Data Violation Reporting 

Review and update external and internal mechanisms to report within 72 hours from the occurrence of the violations.


Why Choose KPMG ?

With KPMG Vietnam's PDP consulting services, we will help your business comply comprehensively and effectively with Decree 13 of the Government. Our team of experienced lawyers, with their extensive understanding of legal regulations, is here to support you. KPMG's consulting services bring tangible benefits to businesses, helping to develop and implement appropriate data security policies. These services are designed to minimize legal risks and enhance customers' reputation and trust in businesses, ensuring optimal protection of customers' personal data.

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PDP Services - FAQs


Personal data protection involves safeguarding personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It ensures that individuals' privacy rights are respected and protected.



Protecting personal data helps prevent identity theft, fraud, and other forms of misuse. It also ensures compliance with laws and regulations, thereby avoiding legal penalties and reputational damage.



KPMG offers a wide range of services including data privacy assessments, compliance audits, data breach response planning, data protection training, policy development, and technology solutions for data protection.



KPMG’s experts can help your organization understand relevant regulations, conduct compliance audits, develop and implement data protection policies, and provide training to ensure your team is well-versed in best practices.



In the event of a data breach, it is crucial to act swiftly. KPMG can assist in responding to data breaches by providing incident response planning, conducting forensic investigations, and helping to manage communication and regulatory reporting.



Yes, KPMG offers ongoing support and monitoring services to help maintain compliance and protect personal data continuously. This includes regular assessments, updates to policies, and training refreshers.


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