Vietnam has told its public officials not to feed classified information into artificial‑intelligence tools. The rule shows how the country is trying to protect national data while still pushing digital transformation.

Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan warned that officials, civil servants and public employees are prohibited from entering classified data into AI systems. He explained that Vietnam uses three levels of information classification, so safeguarding data is especially important. The government repeatedly stresses that data security is a top priority.

Vietnam enacted an Artificial Intelligence Law in 2025, becoming one of the first nations with dedicated AI legislation. The law aims to guide both public and private sectors in responsible AI use.

The AI Law and its implementing decrees set up a legal framework and an ethics guideline to manage AI risks. According to National Assembly deputy Ma Thi Thuy, AI offers great economic and administrative opportunities but also creates information‑security challenges. The framework therefore tries to balance innovation with protection of classified data.

By banning the input of classified material into AI tools, Vietnam aims to keep its most sensitive information safe while still benefiting from AI‑driven growth. The measure highlights how data security is central to the country’s digital future.