Access e-mails and websites must be in form of "edu.vn" in Vietnam

Access e-mails and websites must be in form of "edu.vn" in Vietnam (Illustrative image)

According to Article 3 of Circular 37/2020/TT-BGDDT, the use of e-mails and websites must meet the following requirements:

- Comply with the technical standards for information technology application stipulated in Circular 39/2017/TT-BTTTT dated December 15, 2017, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications, prescribing the technical standards for IT application in state agencies;

- The domain name for accessing the email system, the electronic information portal of the educational management agency, and educational institutions must follow current regulations; additionally, use a secondary domain name in the form of "edu.vn" as appropriate to specific conditions;

- The educational management agency provides a member electronic information portal for affiliated educational institutions in accordance with actual conditions.

Regarding the method of deploying the email system and the electronic information portal:

- Self-investment to deploy the system;

- Hire information technology services;

- Use provided information technology services.

In addition, the requirements for managing the email system and the electronic information portal are as follows:

- Have regulations for managing, operating, and using the email system and the electronic information portal;

- Have a plan for upgrading and maintenance to meet management, information security, and usage requirements.

The head of the unit ensures the stable maintenance, operation of the email system, and electronic information portal, information safety, ensuring the security of personal information; is responsible for the information posted on the electronic information portal.

More details can be found in Circular 37/2020/TT-BGDDT which comes into effect in Vietnam from November 20, 2020.

Le Vy

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