Is there any penalty for failure to provide personal information when playing games in Vietnam?
Hello Lawnet. I participate in various online games and often have to register personal information, which I find very inconvenient. Will I face any penalty for failure to provide personal information when playing games in Vietnam? If yes, what are the fines for the violation?
Is there any penalty for failure to provide personal information when playing games in Vietnam? - image from internet
Pursuant to Article 37 of the Decree 72/2013/ND-CP stipulating rights and obligations of players in Vietnam:
1. Playing video games, except for the video games banned by law;
2. The rights and obligations of Internet users defined in Article 10 of this Decree;
3. Select video games appropriate for their ages;
4. Do not use video games to commit violations against the law;
5. Registering personal information at the request of the Ministry of Information and Communications;
6. Comply with regulations on playing hours and opening hours of gaming centers;
7. Having their interests protected by game service providers in accordance with the rules of video games and the rules for settling complaints and disputes posted on the website of the provider.
Pursuant to Article 6 of the Circular 24/2014/TT-BTTTT stipulating personal information of players:
1. When creating a G1 video game account, any player shall provide the following information:
a) Full name;
b) Date of birth;
c) Permanent place of residence;
d) ID number or passport number, date of issue and place of issue;
dd) Phone number, mail address (if any).
If the player is younger than 14 (fourteen) years old and has not obtained an ID card or passport, his/her guardian shall consider registering personal information to express his/her consent and shall take legal responsibilities for the registration.
2. G1 video game providers shall retain players’ personal information during the time the players use the service and 06 (six) months from the time players stop using their game accounts; G1 game providers shall operate a specialist technical system that is available to connect with national database of Personal Identification Number or Identity card so as to verify the player’s information.
Pursuant to Clause 1.a Article 70 of the Decree 174/2013/ND-CP stipulating violations against regulations on players:
1. A warning or a fine ranging from VND 200,000 to VND 500,000 shall be imposed for any of the following violations:
a) Providing inaccurate personal information when playing G1 games;
Therefore, players are required to provide personal information when participating in G1 games (electronic games that involve interaction among multiple players and are connected to the game server system).
Best regards!
