| THE GOVERNMENT ------ | SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness -------- |
| No: 55/2001/ND-CP | Hanoi, August 23, 2001 |
DECREE
ON THE MANAGEMENT, PROVISION AND USE OF INTERNET SERVICES
THE GOVERNMENT
Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government of September 30, 1992;
At the proposal of the General Director of Post and Telecommunications,
DECREES:
Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.-
1. This Decree regulates the management, provision and use of Internet services in Vietnam. All domestic and foreign organizations and individuals operating in the field of Internet in Vietnam shall have to comply with this Decree.
2. In cases where the Internet-related international agreements, which Vietnam has signed or acceded to, contain provisions different from the provisions of this Decree, the provisions of such international agreements shall apply.
Article 2.-
1. Internet is a system of information connected with one another by Internet protocols (IP), using a global unified address system to provide various services and applications to users.
2. In Vietnam, Internet constitutes an important part of the national information infrastructure, is protected by Vietnamese laws and must not be infringed upon by anybody. To ensure safety and security for equipment systems and information on Internet is the responsibility of the State agencies, all organizations and individuals.
