Methods of information publishing in anti-corruption in Vietnam

Methods of information publishing in anti-corruption in Vietnam (Internet image)

Regarding this issue, LawNet would like to answer as follows:

1. Methods of information publishing in anti-corruption in Vietnam

According to Article 11 of the Anti-Corruption Law 2018, the methods of information publishing include:

(i) Announced at meetings of agencies, organizations and units;

(ii) Posting at the headquarters of agencies, organizations and units;

(iii) Notify in writing relevant agencies, organizations, units and individuals;

(iv) Publishing publications;

(v) Notice on mass media;

(vi) Posting on electronic information portals and electronic information pages;

(vii) Organize press conferences;

(viii) Provide information at the request of agencies, organizations, units, and individuals.

In cases where other laws do not stipulate the form of disclosure, the head of the agency, organization or unit must implement one or several forms of disclosure specified in points (ii), (iii), (iv). ), (v), (vi) and (vii). The heads of agencies, organizations, and units may choose to implement additional forms of disclosure specified in points (i) and points (viii).

2. What content must be disclosed in anti-corruption in Vietnam?

Article 10 of the Anti-Corruption Law 2018 stipulates that every state organization shall disclose the following information:

- Implementation of policies and laws relevant to the lawful rights and interests of officials, public employees, other employees, servicemen and citizens;

- Distribution, management and use of public funds, public assets or funds from other lawful sources;

- Human resources management; code of conduct for office holders;

- Implementation of policies and laws other than those mentioned in Point a through b of Clause 1 Article 10 of the Anti-Corruption Law 2018 but have to be disclosed by law.

Besides the information mentioned in Clause 1 of Article 10 of the Anti-Corruption Law 2018, state organizations that have influence over other state organizations and individuals shall disclose information about administrative procedures.

3. Responsibility for information disclosure and transparency in anti-corruption in Vietnam

Responsibility for information disclosure and transparency is stipulated in Article 12 of the Anti-Corruption Law 2018 as follows:

- The head of a state organization is responsible for disclosing information about the organization in accordance with this Law and relevant laws.

- The head of a state organization is responsible for instructing and inspecting organizations and individuals under his/her management disclosing information and take or propose actions against violations as prescribed by law.

In case a violation of the law on publicity and transparency is discovered, it must be handled according to authority or requested by a competent person to handle it according to the provisions of the law.

4. Principles of information disclosure and transparency in state organizations

-  Every state organization shall disclose information about its organization structure and operation, except for state secrets, business secrets and other information prescribed by law.

- The information disclosed shall be accurate, clear, adequate and timely, comply with law procedures established by competent authorities.

(Article 9 of the Anti-Corruption Law 2018)

Nguyen Ngoc Que Anh

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