The draft resolution on the development of digital citizens, which was open for public consultation from Dec. 12 through Dec. 31, 2025, has stirred considerable public debate. [1] The controversy centers on the proposal to rank citizens on digital platforms.
Critics have focused on the mechanisms for “scoring” and “ranking,” fearing these tools could intensify discrimination and facilitate forms of “latent” punishment. [2] These concerns are particularly valid given that Việt Nam still lacks a comprehensive legal framework for personal data protection and for limiting state power in the digital sphere.
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