Decree No. 06/2013/ND-CP dated January 9, 2013 of the Government on security of agencies and enterprises

THE GOVERNMENT

Decree No. 06/2013/ND-CP of January 9, 2013, on security of agencies and enterprises

Pursuant to the December 25, 2001 Law on Organization of the Government;

Pursuant to the December 3, 2004 Law on National Security;

At the proposal of the Minister of Public Security,

The Government promulgates the Decree on security of agencies and enterprises.

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of regulation

This Decree defines the functions, tasks, powers, organization and operation of, and regimes and policies for, security forces at state agencies, enterprises, political organizations, socio-political organizations, socio-political-professional organizations, socio-professional organizations and social organizations, which are established under Vietnamese law (below referred to as agencies and enterprises).

Article 2. Subjects of application

This Decree applies to Vietnamese agencies and enterprises; foreign enterprises and organizations operating in the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; and agencies, organizations and individuals involved in the security of agencies and enterprises. Agencies and enterprises managed by the People’s Public Security or the People’s Army are not governed by this Decree.

When treaties to which Vietnam is a contracting party otherwise provide, those treaties prevail.

Article 3. Principles of organization and operation of security forces of agencies and enterprises

1. The security organization of an agency or enterprise is established under the decision of the head of that agency or enterprise; submits to the direction and administration of the agency or enterprise head and the professional security guidance and inspection by public security agencies.

2. The organization and operation of the security force of an agency or enterprise must comply with this Decree and other related laws. All acts of taking advantage of the name of agency or enterprise security to commit illegal acts, infringing upon the rights and legitimate interests of organizations or individuals, are prohibited.