HM&P offers DPO services for businesses: Ready for the new legal framework on personal data protection

In light of increasingly stringent legal requirements on personal data protection, especially with the Law on Personal Data Protection (“PDPL”) passed by the National Assembly on June 26, 2025, and coming into force on January 1, 2026, the appointment or outsourcing of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) has become a statutory obligation for businesses (Clauses 2 and 3, Article 33 of the PDPL). To help enterprises adapt to and effectively comply with the new legal framework, HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) proudly introduces its “Data Protection Officer (DPO) Service”- a specialized and flexible solution tailored to the specific needs and operational realities of each business.

What is a DPO service?

A DPO service refers to the outsourcing of a qualified individual or organization to perform personal data protection duties in accordance with applicable law, particularly Vietnam’s PDPL, or international standards such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

Essentially, the DPO will represent the business to:

• Monitor compliance with personal data protection regulations
• Provide independent advice on data processing activities
• Act as the official point of contact with regulators and data subjects regarding data protection matters

When should businesses consider a DPO service?

A DPO service is particularly suitable when a business:

• Needs to comprehensively manage personal data protection through outsourcing
• Has not yet hired or lacks sufficient internal resources to appoint a full-time in-house DPO
• Must provide DPO contact details upon request by competent government authorities

What sets HM&P’s DPO service apart?

• International risk governance standards
• Extensive local compliance experience
• Resource optimization and cost control
• Direct access to lawyers

For more information about our services, please contact:

HM&P Law Firm

• Address: 7th Floor, ITAXA Building, 126 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC
• Phone: +84 28 73080839
• Email: counsel@hmplaw.vn
• Website: https://hmplaw.vn/

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