Under the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens, the Government Cipher Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring the security and management of immigration papers, especially passports with electronic chips.
✅ Responsibilities of the Government Cipher Committee
The Committee is tasked with:
Providing official digital signature authentication services for the issuance and management of passports containing electronic chips.
Ensuring data security and protecting sensitive information stored in passports.
Guiding ministries and related agencies in applying digital authentication to manage passports effectively.
Cooperating with the Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in strengthening cybersecurity and safeguarding national interests in immigration processes.
By managing encryption and authentication, the Government Cipher Committee guarantees that Vietnam’s immigration system is both secure and internationally recognized.
🌏 Support from Vietnam Entry Visa
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