What is electronic identification in Vietnam? How do Vietnamese citizens register for an eID account?
What is electronic identification in Vietnam? What are the electronic identification and authentication principles?
Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 3 of Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP, there is a definition of the concept of “Electronic identification” as follows:
“Electronic identification” refers to an act of registering, verifying, creating and binding an eID to an eID holder (hereinafter referred to as e-identification).
Thus, electronic identification refers to an act of registering, verifying, creating and binding identities to citizens in the electronic environment.
Electronic identification and authentication principles are specified in Article 4 of Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP as follows:
Electronic identification and authentication principles
1. Abide by the Constitution and law; reserve legitimate rights and interests of agencies, entities and persons.
2. Ensure accuracy and uniqueness in carrying out the electronic identification and authentication process; openness and transparency in management and convenience for agencies, entities and persons.
3. Secure devices and protect data security and privacy when carrying out electronic identification and authentication.
4. Agencies, entities and persons granted access to eIDs are obliged to secure eID accounts and comply with regulatory provisions on protection of personal data.
5. Once being detected, any offence against law on electronic identification and authentication shall be promptly sanctioned under law.
6. Ensure conformity with international treaties of which Vietnam is a member state.
Thus, at present, electronic identification and electronic authentication are carried out according to the above 06 principles. Abide by the Constitution and laws of Vietnam.
What is electronic identification in Vietnam? How do Vietnamese citizens register for an eID account?
Who is eligible to be granted access to eID accounts in 2023?
Article 11 of Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP has the following provisions:
Individuals and non-person entities eligible to be granted access to eID accounts
1. Vietnamese citizens who are 14 years of age or older; Vietnamese citizens who are under 14 years of age or wards may share the same eID accounts with their parents or guardians.
2. Foreigners aged 14 years or older who enter Vietnam; foreigners who are under 14 years of age or wards may share the same eID accounts with their parents or guardians.
3. Agencies or non-person entities that are founded or successfully register their operation in Vietnam.
Thus, according to the above provisions, individuals and non-person entities eligible to be granted access to eID accounts include:
- Vietnamese citizens;
- Foreigners entering Vietnam;
- Agencies or non-person entities that are founded or successfully register their operation in Vietnam.
What are the processes and procedures for registration of eID accounts for Vietnamese citizens?
Pursuant to Article 14 of Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP as follows:
Processes and procedures for registration of eID accounts for Vietnamese citizens
1. Below are the steps in registration of a level-1 eID account via the VNeID app that are applied to any Vietnamese citizen who is holding a chip-based ID card:
a) The applicant uses a mobile device to download and install the VNeID app.
b) The applicant opens the VNelD app to enter his/her personal ID and phone number or email address; provides information according to the instructions available on the VNeID app; takes a portrait photo using the mobile device and sends the registration request for an eID account to the electronic identification and authentication regulator via the VNeID app.
c) The electronic identification and authentication regulator sends a VNeID-app, SMS and email notification of whether the registration request is accepted or refused.
2. Below are the steps in registration of a level-2 eID account:
a) For any Vietnamese citizen who is holding a chip-based ID card:
The applicant contacts the Police of the commune, ward or town or the place where citizen ID cards are issued to register an eID account. The applicant presents his/her chip-based citizen ID card, provides information about his/her phone number or email address and requests any modified information to be integrated into the eID account.
The in-charge officer receives information that the applicant provides and allows such information to be entered in the electronic identification and authentication system; takes the applicant’s portrait photo and fingerprint to have them checked against those available in the citizen ID database and confirms approval for registration for an eID account.
The electronic identification regulator sends a VNeID-app, SMS and email notification of whether the registration request is accepted or refused.
b) The Police authority proceeds to issue the level-2 eID account, and the citizen ID card if the applicant has not been issued with a chip-based citizen ID card yet.
Thus, the processes and procedures for registration of a level-1 eID account and a level-2 eID account that are applied to any Vietnamese citizen are carried out in accordance with the above regulations.
LawNet
