Law No. 01/2026/QH16 on Access to Information.

Vietnam’s Law on Access to Information No. 01/2026/QH16 regulates citizens’ access to information and the responsibilities of State agencies and public service units tasked with providing basic, essential public services. It establishes equal and nondiscriminatory access and requires information to be accurate, complete and provided promptly and transparently. It provides assistance and appropriate access arrangements for persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities and residents of border, island, mountainous and socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.
The Law provides for proactive disclosure and information supplied upon request. Mandatory disclosure covers legislation, public finances, procurement, land-use plans, environmental quality, pollution, environmental impact assessments, biodiversity, protected areas, genetic resources and inspection and supervision findings concerning food safety. It identifies information excluded from access and conditions for accessing personal information and business secrets, including specified exceptions concerning public interests or community health. It promotes digital publication, interconnected information systems and access through online platforms.
Citizens must comply with information-access legislation, refrain from distorting information provided and respect the lawful rights and interests of agencies, organizations and other persons. Oversight is assigned to the National Assembly, its Standing Committee, local People's Councils and competent organizations within their mandates. The Law also regulates response deadlines, refusals, correction of inaccurate or incomplete information, complaints, denunciations, administrative litigation, supervision and liability for violations.