Vietnam Fines TikTok Over Data Privacy Violations Amid Regulatory Crackdown
Vietnam's Competition Commission has imposed a fine on TikTok for failing to implement adequate user privacy controls, particularly around commercial data usage. The platform lacked mechanisms for users to exercise rights over their personal information or file complaints—a violation under the country's 2026 Personal Data Protection Law.
The enforcement reflects Hanoi's broader push to tighten oversight of social media platforms. New regulations mandate explicit consent for data collection, covering everything from basic identifiers to sensitive behavioral tracking. TikTok has pledged compliance, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and local law adherence.
This action signals Vietnam's hardening stance toward tech firms as it balances digital economy growth with consumer protections. No cryptocurrency exchanges or assets were directly implicated in the ruling.
