VNeID

VNeID: Vietnam's Electronic Identification and Authentication App

The VNeID app, developed by Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security's National Population Data Center, leverages population data for secure digital identification and authentication. Designed for residents and visitors in Vietnam, VNeID offers a digital alternative to physical documents, streamlining various processes.

Key benefits include: simplified citizen identification in digital environments, enhanced digital governance and societal development, expedited medical report declarations, and faster domestic travel declarations. The app also assists authorities in COVID-19 contact tracing and timely notifications.

App Permissions: Using VNeID requires granting access to:

1. Internet Access: For app functionality and data transmission.
2. Camera Access: To scan CCCD (Citizen Identity Card) QR codes for faster data entry and quick travel/medical declarations.
3. Media Access: To store QR code images for verification at checkpoints.
4. Notification Access: To receive important updates and alerts.

Personal Information Collection: Users provide data voluntarily when declaring medical information, registering domestic travel, or acting on behalf of others with their consent. This information includes: full name, phone number, citizen ID, gender, birthdate, address, nationality, health status, travel details (origin, destination, vehicle plate), and COVID-19 exposure details. All data collection is permission-based. Users are responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of the information they provide.

Privacy and Data Security: The National Population Data Center safeguards user data, using it solely for COVID-19 prevention and control, public health initiatives, and disease prevention. Commercial use or privacy violation is strictly prohibited. Data sharing may occur with health authorities and other relevant agencies to enhance COVID-19 prevention efforts. No other data collection or use occurs beyond these stated purposes, and the app adheres to Vietnamese law and its own policy regarding user privacy.

Key Privacy Features:

• No Location Tracking: VNeID does not track user location.
• Anonymity: Community participation is anonymous, with only authorized authorities able to identify infected or suspected individuals for contact tracing purposes.

For complete terms of use and privacy policy, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/chinh-sach-vneid/home