HM&P lawyers attend advanced Masterclasses at PDP Week 2025

As part of the Personal Data Protection Week 2025 (PDP Week) held in Singapore from July 7 to 10, 2025, lawyers from HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) participated in advanced training sessions on personal data protection to strengthen their expertise and support businesses in ensuring legal compliance across jurisdictions. Specifically, Managing Partner Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc attended the masterclass “It’s Not Child’s Play – Protecting Kids’ Data in a Grown-Up Digital World”, while Senior Associate Mr. Nguyen Nhat Duong joined the session “Why Borders? Building Your Organization’s Cross-Border Data Transfer Toolbox”. HM&P lawyers actively engaged in discussions with participants from various countries, gaining practical knowledge and insights to enhance their legal advisory capabilities.

1. Insights from Managing Partner Nguyen Van Phuc from It’s Not Child’s Play – Protecting Kids’ Data in a Grown-Up Digital World

Children today access digital platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and online games earlier than ever. However, they are often vulnerable due to their limited awareness of privacy risks. This masterclass covered key legal frameworks under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and through real-life case studies, participants learned how to design digital experiences that are both safe and compliant for children.

Mr. Phuc emphasized that, similar to many jurisdictions, Vietnam considers children a vulnerable group with limited capacity to protect themselves against data exposure. Vietnamese laws have introduced specific safeguards for children in cyberspace, especially given their early exposure to technology. Businesses offering services or products to children must prioritize compliance with child data protection regulations, which is a legal obligation that cannot be delayed.

2. Insights from Senior Associate Nguyen Nhat Duong from Why Borders? Building Your Organization’s Cross-Border Data Transfer Toolbox

Global businesses are increasingly facing challenges in managing cross-border data transfers in a legally compliant and efficient manner. As more countries tighten regulations on international data flows, it is essential for enterprises to clearly understand how to meet legal requirements in the context of cross-border operations.

The masterclass, jointly organized by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the Asian Business Law Institute (ABLI), addressed recent developments in the region and explored practical transfer mechanisms such as the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR), ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses (MCCs), and intra-group agreements. HM&P lawyers not only gained theoretical knowledge about cross-border data governance but also engaged in practical exercises to apply their legal expertise in implementing these mechanisms effectively.

Cross-border transfers of personal data are a common activity among businesses, particularly in the context of global integration and multinational operations. Complying with the legal requirements of each jurisdiction while maintaining operational efficiency requires companies to identify suitable legal tools and practical solutions to address this complex challenge.

Through their participation in PDP Week 2025, HM&P lawyers gained valuable perspectives on regional data protection practices. With the practical knowledge acquired, HM&P is well-positioned to deliver high-quality legal services in the areas of Personal Data Protection (PDP) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) support in Vietnam, helping clients navigate the evolving and increasingly complex legal landscape.