Personal data theft rampant, says public security ministry

A screenshot of several images of Vietnamese identity cards that are leaked on an online cyberhacking forum. Photo by VnExpress

Personal data pertaining to two thirds of the population is being collected and shared online in Vietnam, the government warns.

In a report to the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Ministry of Public Security said leakage of personal data occurs due to inadequate awareness about protecting data online when sharing it during business activities.

Some are even willing to trade their own data for "technological convenience," it said.

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