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Data Protection Officer (DPO) training for businesses in Vietnam

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) training programme for staff responsible for data, legal, IT, HR and marketing. Participants practise data mapping, DPIA dossiers, the record of processing activities (RoPA), handling data subject requests and a 72-hour incident response drill where applicable. Course content is tailored to each role and to how your business operates.

TimelineFrom a half-day (4-hour) awareness workshop to a 1–3 day comprehensive DPO course, designed around roles, industry and your data protection maturity.
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Overview

Why train a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

The programme covers the latest legal framework, including Law 91/2025/QH15, Decree 356/2025/ND-CP and penalty scenarios under Decree 330/2026/ND-CP (effective 19 August 2026): consent and data subject rights violations (Articles 43–46), breach notification (Article 54), DPIA dossiers (Articles 55–56) and the obligation to appoint and train data protection staff (Article 57). Service providers should also consider Article 58; completing training does not replace other statutory qualification requirements.

DPO training helps data protection staff and business units identify their responsibilities at each stage of processing, from collection and classifying sensitive data to establishing a legal basis, handling data subject requests and reporting incidents. The content is tied to real workflows so staff know when to involve legal, IT or the DPO.

The programme combines legal knowledge with hands-on workshops based on realistic scenarios. The LexData certificate of completion records participants’ learning outcomes; appointing a DPO still requires checking the qualification conditions under current law.

What’s included

What does the DPO course cover?

  • An in-depth DPO course for data protection staff, the legal team and management.
  • A solid legal foundation and practical capability to govern, protect and process personal data under Law 91/2025/QH15 and Decree 356/2025/ND-CP.
  • Core modules: defining the DPO role, building compliance policies, preparing DPIA dossiers and the RoPA.
  • Setting up processing procedures, handling data subject requests (DSR), managing risk and running incident drills so your team can operate independently.

Who it’s for

Who should attend DPO training?

  • Businesses training an in-house DPO to meet the “trained” requirement (one of three qualification conditions) when appointing personal data protection staff (Article 13 of Decree 356/2025/ND-CP).
  • Organisations building the capability of legal, compliance, information security (IT/CISO) and risk teams.
  • Business units that regularly process personal data (HR, marketing, customer service, sales) and need to understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • Businesses that want to operate independently, keep up with the penalties in Decree 330/2026/ND-CP and maintain compliance records over time.

Deliverables

What participants receive

  • Course materials designed around your business model and industry.
  • Template procedures and forms: a DPIA dossier template, RoPA, a data subject request procedure and incident response playbooks.
  • A practical assessment and a LexData certificate of completion.
  • A participant capability report and advice on developing in-house data governance capability.

How we work

Four steps of DPO training

  1. 01

    Needs assessment and tailored curriculum

    Survey participant roles, industry and data protection maturity to design the course.

  2. 02

    Legal training and the DPO role

    Core knowledge of Law 91/2025/QH15, Decree 356/2025/ND-CP and Decree 330/2026/ND-CP, and a clear definition of the DPO role and responsibilities.

  3. 03

    Hands-on workshops on dossiers and operations

    Build internal policies, DPIA dossiers, the RoPA, a data subject request procedure and incident response playbooks.

  4. 04

    Assessment and LexData certificate

    Assess practical capability, issue certificates of completion and guide ongoing internal operation.

What to prepare

Participant roles, numbers and background; your industry, preferred format and the scenarios you want to practise.

Scope and pricing factors

Modules, trainers, duration, assessment and post-course support are agreed in advance. Fees depend on class size and the degree of customisation.

FAQ

About data Protection Officer (DPO) training for businesses in Vietnam

Do participants receive a DPO certificate?

Participants who complete the programme and pass the assessment receive a certificate of completion from LexData. It is not a state-issued professional licence; it records participation and learning outcomes and helps you evidence staff training under Clause 6, Article 13 of Decree 356/2025/ND-CP (the related violations are set out in Article 57 of Decree 330/2026/ND-CP). Clause 2, Article 13 requires an appointed officer to meet all three conditions: a college degree or higher; at least 2 years of work experience since graduation in the relevant fields; and training in personal data protection law and professional skills. The course contributes only to the third, so the other two must still be assessed when formally appointing a DPO. For an individual providing personal data protection services, Clause 2, Article 15 requires at least 3 years of experience and in-depth training; no course, including ours, should be assumed to meet that “in-depth” standard automatically.

Is the course delivered online or on-site?

Both. For large awareness sessions, online delivery usually saves time and cost. For in-depth programmes with hands-on DPIA and incident workshops, on-site or hybrid delivery makes discussion and problem-solving more effective.

Who in the business should attend?

The programme is tiered. The in-depth DPO track is for staff taking on the data protection role, legal and information security (IT/CISO) teams. General awareness and coordination sessions suit all staff or departments that regularly handle personal data, such as HR, marketing and customer service.

Legal references

Content last updated: .

Specific obligations and filings depend on your circumstances and the rules in force at the time. Official legal texts are in Vietnamese; English wording on this page is an unofficial explanation.

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