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Is Your AWS/Azure Setup Illegal Under Vietnam's New Data Laws?

If you are a foreign-owned company running on AWS Singapore, Azure, or GCP -- and you collect data from Vietnamese users -- your current cloud setup likely violates Vietnam's data localization requirements. We fix that.

✓ Vietnam Data Law Experts
⚿ AWS / Azure / GCP Certified
🔒 PDPD & Cybersecurity Law

Decree 13/2023 enforcement is active. Non-compliance fines: up to 5% of Vietnam revenue.

Free Cloud Compliance Audit

45-minute architecture review. We identify every violation in your current setup.

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87%
of foreign companies in Vietnam have at least one compliance gap
24 mo
Minimum data retention required in-country
5%
Max penalty (% of Vietnam revenue)
8-16w
Typical time to full compliance

Based on compliance audits conducted for foreign-owned companies in Vietnam, 2024-2026.

VISUAL AUDIT

Typical Expat Cloud Setup vs. Reality

Most foreign companies in Vietnam run a standard global cloud setup. Here is what regulators actually see.

Your Current Setup

☁ AWS ap-southeast-1 SINGAPORE
💻 Salesforce CRM US SERVERS
📧 Google Workspace GLOBAL
💬 HubSpot / Slack US/EU
💳 Stripe Payments US
📊 Analytics / CDP GLOBAL

6 potential violations identified

SERAPHIM
→
HYBRID DESIGN

Compliant Architecture

☁ Vietnam Local Cloud HANOI/HCMC
💻 Regulated Data Store IN-COUNTRY
🔄 Data Classification Layer AUTOMATED
☁ Global Cloud (non-regulated) APPROVED
📜 CTIA Filing Docs FILED
📈 Compliance Monitoring 24/7

Full regulatory compliance achieved

COMPLIANCE ALERT

What Counts as a Cross-Border Transfer

It is much broader than most companies think. Every one of these common tools constitutes a cross-border data transfer under Vietnamese law -- and each one potentially requires a CTIA filing.

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CRM Systems

Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho -- all store customer PII on servers outside Vietnam. Every Vietnamese customer record is a cross-border transfer.

CTIA REQUIRED
📧

Email & Productivity

Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Notion -- emails containing Vietnamese user data processed on global servers.

CTIA REQUIRED
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Communication Tools

Slack, Teams, Zoom -- internal discussions referencing Vietnamese customer data constitute transfers.

CTIA REQUIRED
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Analytics & Marketing

Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Segment, Meta Pixel -- behavioral data from Vietnamese users sent to overseas servers.

CTIA REQUIRED
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Payment Processing

Stripe, PayPal, Adyen -- transaction records containing Vietnamese customer financial data processed internationally.

CTIA REQUIRED
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Cloud Infrastructure

AWS Singapore, Azure Southeast Asia, GCP asia-southeast1 -- none of these are in Vietnam. Your databases are non-compliant.

DATA LOCALIZATION VIOLATION

The average foreign company in Vietnam uses 12-20 SaaS tools that constitute cross-border transfers. How many are you using?

Find Out in Your Free Audit →

Not sure if your company is affected?

Book a free 45-minute Cloud Compliance Architecture Review. We will map every data flow and identify violations.

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OUR PROCESS

How We Make You Compliant

A structured, proven process from audit to ongoing monitoring. No disruption to your operations.

1

Audit

Map every data flow, SaaS tool, and cloud service. Identify regulated data categories and current violations.

2

Design

Architect a hybrid solution: Vietnam local cloud for regulated data, global cloud for everything else. Minimal disruption.

3

Implement

Deploy Vietnam-based infrastructure, data classification layer, and automated routing. Zero-downtime migration.

4

Document

Generate complete technical documentation for DPIA and CTIA filings. Ready for your legal counsel to submit.

5

Monitor

Ongoing compliance monitoring. Automated alerts if data flows change. Quarterly compliance reports.

ARCHITECTURE COMPARISON

Before & After: Your Cloud Architecture

We do not rip and replace. We add a compliant layer that keeps your existing global infrastructure intact while satisfying Vietnamese law.

Non-Compliant Setup

☁ Application Servers (AWS Singapore) ap-southeast-1
🗃 Database (RDS / DynamoDB Singapore) SINGAPORE
📦 File Storage (S3 Singapore) SINGAPORE
💻 CRM (Salesforce US) US WEST
📧 Email (Google Workspace Global) GLOBAL
🔎 No data classification NONE
📜 No DPIA/CTIA documentation MISSING

Seraphim Compliant Architecture

🎓 Data Classification Engine AUTOMATED
☁ Vietnam Local Cloud (Regulated Data) HCMC / HANOI
🗃 In-Country Database (PII / Regulated) VIETNAM
☁ Global Cloud (Non-Regulated Data) UNCHANGED
🔄 Automated Data Routing REAL-TIME
📜 DPIA & CTIA Documentation COMPLETE
📈 Compliance Dashboard & Alerts 24/7
WHY SERAPHIM

Built for Foreign Companies in Vietnam

We understand both sides: the global cloud architectures you are used to, and the Vietnamese regulations you need to comply with.

🎯

Hybrid Architecture Experts

We design hybrid setups so regulated data stays in Vietnam while non-regulated data remains on your global infrastructure. You keep your existing AWS/Azure/GCP setup -- we just add the compliant layer.

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Automated Data Classification

Our data classification engine identifies and tags regulated data categories automatically. No manual sorting. Data flows to the right location in real-time without developer intervention.

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Filing-Ready Documentation

We generate the technical documentation required for DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) and CTIA (Cross-border Transfer Impact Assessment) filings. Your lawyers submit; we provide the technical evidence.

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English-First Communication

Our consulting team operates entirely in English. No translation gaps. No miscommunication on critical compliance matters. We speak your language and understand your tech stack.

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Vietnam Regulatory Expertise

Deep knowledge of Decree 13/2023, the PDPD, Vietnam Cybersecurity Law (2018), and evolving regulatory guidance. We track enforcement actions so you do not have to.

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Ongoing Compliance Monitoring

Regulations change. Data flows change. Our monitoring layer tracks compliance continuously, sends alerts when new SaaS tools are added, and generates quarterly compliance reports.

OUR TEAM HAS WORKED FOR

Microsoft Verizon AT&T Wells Fargo Raytheon Canon Bank of America U.S. Dept of Defense
INVESTMENT

Transparent Pricing

The cost of compliance is a fraction of the cost of non-compliance. We offer three engagement tiers based on your infrastructure complexity.

Compliance Audit

Data flow mapping, gap analysis, and remediation roadmap

$12,000
One-time engagement
  • ✓ Complete data flow mapping
  • ✓ SaaS tool inventory & risk assessment
  • ✓ Data classification report
  • ✓ Violation identification
  • ✓ Remediation roadmap
  • ✓ Executive summary for board/investors
Start Audit →

Full Compliance Build

End-to-end architecture, implementation, and documentation

$25K-$40K
Project-based
  • ✓ Everything in Compliance Audit
  • ✓ Hybrid architecture design
  • ✓ Vietnam cloud deployment
  • ✓ Data classification engine
  • ✓ Automated data routing
  • ✓ DPIA & CTIA documentation
  • ✓ 90-day post-launch support
Get Compliant →

Ongoing Compliance

Continuous monitoring, reporting, and regulatory updates

From $2,500
Per month
  • ✓ 24/7 compliance monitoring
  • ✓ New SaaS tool assessments
  • ✓ Quarterly compliance reports
  • ✓ Regulatory change alerts
  • ✓ Annual DPIA/CTIA refresh
  • ✓ Dedicated compliance engineer
Learn More →

Final pricing depends on infrastructure complexity, number of SaaS tools, and data volume. All engagements begin with the free 45-minute compliance architecture review.

FAQ

Common Questions

Does Vietnam actually enforce data localization for foreign companies?
Yes. Vietnam's Decree 13/2023/ND-CP requires companies to store regulated data categories within Vietnam for a minimum of 24 months. This applies to all companies operating in Vietnam, including foreign-owned entities. Enforcement is active through the Ministry of Public Security and the Authority of Information Security. We have seen multiple enforcement actions in 2024 and 2025.
Is AWS ap-southeast-1 (Singapore) considered "in Vietnam" for compliance?
No. AWS ap-southeast-1 is physically located in Singapore. Vietnam's data localization laws require data to be stored on infrastructure physically located within Vietnam's borders. Singapore-based hosting does not satisfy this requirement, regardless of geographic proximity. This is the single most common mistake we see foreign companies make.
Do SaaS tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Google Workspace count as cross-border transfers?
Yes. When Vietnamese user data flows through SaaS platforms with servers outside Vietnam (Salesforce in US, HubSpot in US/EU, Google Workspace globally), this constitutes a cross-border data transfer under Vietnam's PDPD. Each such transfer may require a Cross-border Transfer Impact Assessment (CTIA) filing with the relevant authorities.
What data categories require in-country storage in Vietnam?
Regulated categories include personal data of Vietnamese citizens, data related to national security, data collected by online service providers operating in Vietnam, financial transaction records, healthcare data, and telecommunications metadata. The exact scope depends on your industry and the nature of data you collect. Our audit identifies exactly which of your data falls under regulated categories.
How long does it take to become compliant?
A typical compliance engagement takes 8-16 weeks depending on complexity. Phase 1 (Audit and Classification) takes 2-3 weeks. Phase 2 (Architecture Design) takes 2-3 weeks. Phase 3 (Implementation) takes 4-8 weeks. Phase 4 (Documentation and Filing) takes 2-3 weeks. We can expedite for urgent situations.
Can we keep some data outside Vietnam?
Yes -- that is exactly what our hybrid architecture approach enables. Non-regulated data (marketing analytics, public content, non-PII operational data) can remain on your global cloud infrastructure. Only regulated data categories need to be stored in-country. Our data classification engine automatically routes data to the correct location.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Penalties under Vietnam's PDPD and Cybersecurity Law include fines up to 5% of annual revenue in Vietnam, forced data localization orders, suspension of cross-border data transfers, and in severe cases, revocation of business licenses. Beyond fines, non-compliance creates significant business risk including loss of government contracts and banking relationships.
Do you handle the legal filings or just the technical architecture?
We handle the complete technical scope: data classification, architecture design, implementation, and generating all technical documentation required for DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) and CTIA (Cross-border Transfer Impact Assessment) filings. We work alongside your legal counsel who handles the actual regulatory submissions. If you need a referral to qualified Vietnamese legal counsel, we can recommend firms we have worked with.

Our Guarantee

If our compliance audit does not identify at least one actionable data localization violation in your current setup, the audit is free. In over 50 audits of foreign companies in Vietnam, we have found violations in every single one.

Book Your Free Cloud Compliance Audit

45 minutes. We review your cloud setup, identify every data localization violation, and map the path to compliance. No obligation, no pressure -- just clarity on where you stand.

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