ACCESS TO ARCHIVAL INFORMATION UNDER VIETNAMESE LAW: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE FROM 1986 TO THE PRESENT

DO VAN HOC

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Objective: To investigate the evolution of the right to access archival information in Vietnam from the beginning of the 1986 economic reforms to the present, and to analyze how Vietnamese legislation aligns with international trends regarding the right to information.

Method: The study employs historical, logical, comparative, and interdisciplinary methods. A critical analysis was conducted of legal documents, constitutions, access to information laws, and archival legislation, contextualizing their development within Vietnam’s political, economic, and social transformations.

Results: The research shows significant expansion in the recognition and regulation of the right to access archival information in Vietnam. From the 1992 Constitution to the 2016 Access to Information Law and the 2024 Archives Law, there have been major advancements in government transparency, democratization of information, and alignment with international standards. Despite these achievements, challenges remain regarding effective practical implementation.

Conclusion: The evolution of Vietnam’s legal framework has strengthened the right to access archival information, supporting democratization, good governance, and global integration. However, further efforts are needed to enhance practical enforcement and ensure full access for citizens and researchers.


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Right to access information; Right to use information; Archival documents; Use of archival documents; Vietnam

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