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An Law Vietnam – Bao Tam An Law Firm (“An Law Vietnam”) is fully committed to complying with all applicable laws of Vietnam relating to privacy and the protection of personal data, including Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP, and to applying internationally recognised data protection standards.
The confidentiality of client information is a fundamental professional principle under the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Vietnamese Lawyers. Adherence to this principle is not only a legal obligation but also a reflection of An Law Vietnam’s professional integrity and responsibility in all aspects of its legal practice.
As a professional law firm, An Law Vietnam and all its members are committed to maintaining absolute confidentiality, respecting the privacy of all individuals, and safeguarding the legitimate interests of our clients.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Policy, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below:
“Personal Data”: information in the form of symbols, letters, numbers, images, sounds or similar forms in electronic environments that is associated with or helps identify a specific individual.
“Sensitive Personal Data”: data that directly affects the lawful rights and interests of an individual, including but not limited to data concerning health, finances, location, biometric identification, religion, or political opinions.
“Data Subject”: the individual to whom the personal data relates.
“Data Controller”: any organisation or individual that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.
“Data Processor”: any organisation or individual that processes personal data on behalf of a Data Controller.
“Processing”: any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, storage, alteration, use, disclosure, transfer, deletion or destruction.

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Data Controller

Personal data is collected and processed directly by An Law Vietnam – Bao Tam An Law Firm.

Data We Collect

An Law Vietnam may collect the following categories of personal data:

Contact Data: including name, email address, telephone number and similar information for the purpose of communication and service provision.
Service Data: personal data provided by clients to the extent necessary for the performance of legal services, or obtained from third parties at the client’s direction.
Marketing Information: data used to respond to inquiries regarding our services or to provide newsletters, updates, and other communications.
Website Visitor Information: when you access our website, we may collect information such as your IP address, the pages visited, and your interaction with our digital platforms.

All collection and processing of personal data is conducted in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.

Purposes of Processing Personal Data

We process personal data to provide and manage our professional legal services, including but not limited to litigation, arbitration, insolvency and restructuring, criminal defence, investment, corporate compliance, tax, labour and employment, contract law, and other advisory services.
Personal data may be processed for the following purposes:

To perform legal services as requested by clients under engagement letters or similar agreements.
To comply with legal obligations imposed by applicable laws and regulations.
To pursue legitimate business interests, including maintaining relationships and providing information about services similar to those previously rendered.
For marketing purposes, including sending information about An Law Vietnam’s events, publications, or legal updates (you may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting info@anlawvietnam.com).
To enhance communication efficiency and client engagement through standard email tracking tools.
To operate and improve our website and client service experience.
For security and fraud prevention purposes, including protecting An Law Vietnam and third parties from unauthorised access or misuse.

Whenever processing is based on our legitimate interests, we ensure that such interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms under applicable data protection laws.

How Data Is Processed

Personal data is processed both manually and electronically for the purposes set out above. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel and approved data processors who have been appropriately trained and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention

An Law Vietnam retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by Vietnamese law.
Strict technical and organisational measures are applied to ensure data security throughout the retention period.

Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Data

An Law Vietnam may share personal data only in the following circumstances:

With your consent or as otherwise described in this Policy;
Within An Law Vietnam’s internal network for legitimate business purposes;
With external third parties, such as suppliers, consultants, or service providers performing specific services on our behalf, subject to confidentiality and data protection agreements;
To comply with lawful requests from public authorities, including national security or law enforcement requirements;
In the context of mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures, where disclosure is necessary for due diligence or completion of such transactions.

An Law Vietnam does not sell or transfer personal data to any third party for commercial gain.

Your Rights

Data Subjects have the following rights:

Right of Access – to request information about the personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification – to request correction or update of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure – to request deletion of data when no longer necessary.
Right to Restriction of Processing – to request temporary suspension of processing.
Right to Object – to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Data Portability – to request the transfer of data to another controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted to: info@anlawvietnam.com.

Automated Decision-Making

An Law Vietnam does not engage in automated decision-making based on personal data.
If such processing is implemented in the future, data subjects will be duly notified and may object or request human review.

Provision of Personal Information

If you choose not to provide certain personal data, this may limit our ability to communicate effectively or provide certain services.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or digital platforms.
An Law Vietnam is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites and encourages you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

Commitment to Data Security

Protecting client information is both a professional duty and a legal obligation of An Law Vietnam.
We have implemented the following technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data:

Use of encryption, firewalls, and SSL/TLS technology for data transmission.
Strict internal access control, granting data access only to authorised personnel.
Regular staff training on data protection and privacy awareness.
Routine data backups and disaster recovery mechanisms.
Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing.
Binding confidentiality undertakings for all lawyers, employees, and partners.
Disclosure of information only with the client’s consent or as required by law.
Inclusion of confidentiality clauses in all Legal Service Agreements.

In the event of any complaint or data breach, An Law Vietnam will investigate promptly and cooperate with competent authorities to protect clients’ lawful rights and interests.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
An Law Vietnam – Bao Tam An Law Firm
📞 Tel: (+84) 986 995 543
📧 Email: info@anlawvietnam.com
🏢 Head Office: Diamond Plaza, 34 Lê Duẩn, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
🏢 Branch Office: Võ Thị Sáu Street, Vũng Tàu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Last Updated: 30 October 2025
This Policy may be amended periodically to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be published on our official website.

If we are unable to resolve your concerns satisfactorily, or if you believe your personal data has been processed in violation of applicable laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.