Data Protection in Laos

Security in Laos

Generally, the Law on Electronic Data Protection requires the Data Administrator to ensure the following regarding the storage / maintenance of electronic data:

  • there is a team or employee responsible for the administration of sensitive data;
  • there is, among other things, an adequate system to store or use the data, and a data safeguard system to protect the data;
  • there is a backup system for destroyed or deleted data;
  • information is recorded by way of another appropriate method (e.g. paper, magnetic storage), and the appropriate measure is used to guarantee good maintenance;
  • a risk assessment is conducted on the protection system at least once a year, and any failures uncovered during the inspection are corrected;
  • access to the system is inspected, and protected from any intrusion, virus, or other risks;
  • any adverse events that have occurred or are about to occur are immediately solved; and
  • the information that is under the responsibility of the Data Administrator is protected.

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