ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) practices originate in businesses’ proactive responses to the needs of their environment, society, and employees. Companies apply CSR or ESG not just to comply with laws but to uphold important standards that are not yet required by law.

In recent years, the practice of acquiring and selling or, intentional/unintentional disclosing and spreading personal information has been well discussed on many mainstream platforms and social media. In this article, NHQuang will analyze certain aspects of the practice of acquiring, exploiting, and utilizing personal data in Viet Nam, and provide recommendations to improve these practices in the Industry 4.0 Era.