Online Habits That Can Easily Lead Users to Violate the Law from 1st July, 2026
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Cyberspace is a place where everyone can freely express their opinions, share information, and connect with each other rapidly. However, this convenience also comes with clear legal boundaries. When the Law on Cyber Security 2025 officially takes effect on 1st July, 2026, many seemingly harmless online habits of users will be strictly regulated to build a safer and more civilized digital environment.
Controlling Speech, Information Sharing, and Privacy
According to the provisions of Article 7 and Article 16 of the Law on Cyber Security 2025, cyberspace is not a place for arbitrary speech. Acts such as exploiting social networks for "public exposure" ("bóc phốt"), slander, insulting the honor of individuals or organizations, or spreading fabricated and unverified information are strictly prohibited.
In addition, the law places special emphasis on handling acts of disseminating false information that cause public anxiety, affect socio-economic activities, or obstruct the work of state agencies. Unfounded rumors related to banking, the stock market, e-commerce, financial investment, or macroeconomic policies can entail major consequences and face strict sanctions.
Under Article 13, actions that incite illegal mass gatherings, resist law enforcement officers, or disrupt public order online are also subject to prevention and handling. Concurrently, the unauthorized posting or dissemination of private images, audio recordings, video recordings, or family secrets of others without their consent is also an act of infringing upon legal rights and is prohibited by law.
Prohibited Acts Related to AI Technology and Online Fraud
One of the notable new points of the Law on Cyber Security 2025 is the regulation strictly prohibiting the abuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other advanced technologies to forge the voices, videos, or images of others against legal regulations. Fabricating or creating forged products (also known as deepfakes) to defame, defraud, or entice others to transfer money will no longer be considered a harmless prank, but a violation of the law because it causes harm to personal honor and social order.
Concurrently, the law also introduces strict prohibition lists for fraudulent acts in cyberspace, including: fraudulent misappropriation of property; establishing fake websites impersonating agencies, organizations, or individuals; and the theft, trade, or illegal collection of credit card data, bank accounts, crypto assets, and digital assets. The unauthorized issuance or provision of payment instruments, as well as the forgery of documents of agencies and organizations in the digital environment, will also be strictly handled.
Personal Data Management and Responsibility for Digital Accounts
The issue of personal data protection also receives significant attention. The law strictly prohibits acts of illegally collecting, using, disseminating, or trading the private information of others. For ordinary users, inadvertently sharing information such as citizen identity cards, account numbers, or home addresses of others online, or participating in the buying and selling of phone number lists and exchanging customer data within groups without a legal basis, are all violations.
In particular, the Law on Cyber Security 2025 clearly specifies personal responsibility for the management of digital accounts (including bank accounts, e-wallets, SIM cards, and social media accounts). Users are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of their registration information and account usage. If a digital account is used to commit illegal acts, the account owner or user, depending on the severity of the violation, may face disciplinary action, administrative penalties, criminal prosecution, and must pay compensation if damage is caused. This regulation serves as a strong warning against the practice of renting, lending, or buying and selling digital accounts for small benefits, inadvertently aiding fraud rings, money laundering, or the spread of fake news.
Starting from 1st July, 2026, every user needs to raise their awareness when participating in cyberspace. Every interaction, from a post or a share to the management of personal accounts and digital data, is tied to legal responsibility. Forming the habit of verifying information, respecting the privacy of others, and protecting the security of personal accounts is the core factor to protect oneself and contribute to building a safe cyber environment.
Reference: tapchianninhmang.vn
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