The year 2026 marks a significant shift in state management of security and order for the private sector. On January 8, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security issued Plan No. 12/KH-BCA on inspecting compliance with laws under the Ministry's management at enterprises, business households, and individual businesses in 2026. In the Plan, the Ministry clearly states its policy of promoting digital transformation in state management, prioritizing... numerical data-based testingThis reduces administrative procedures. This policy is part of the roadmap for implementing Government Resolutions 138/NQ-CP and 139/NQ-CP aimed at supporting businesses and improving the investment environment.
I. Key contents of Plan 12/KH-BCA
Subjects of inspection and audit: Focus on areas, locations, and types of businesses that pose potential risks to security and public order.
Frequency: Maximum inspection/verification Once a year (including inter-agency inspections) except in cases of clear signs of violation. If an inspection is already planned, it will not be conducted, and vice versa. In particular, businesses that comply well with legal regulations will be given preferential treatment. Exemption from physical inspection. at headquarters.
Accelerating digital transformation: Priority will be given to verification based on electronically stored data at relevant agencies and cross-referencing results from the National Population Database. The police will only request information that is relevant to state agencies. not yet, without requiring the retrieval of data already present in the system.
📑 View full text: Plan No. 12/KH-BCA of the Ministry of Public Security dated January 8, 2026.
II. Compliance Challenges and Risks
The strong trend of digital transformation in state management in recent years has created new challenges for businesses, requiring managers to... Changing the mindset regarding compliance risk management. compared to traditional paper-based work methods.
Authorities will prioritize cross-referencing data from the National Population Database and electronic identification systems first, and will only request information not yet available in the system. This requires businesses to... Ensuring a transparent and accurate internal data system.This perfectly matches the data declared on government portals.
If information inaccuracies occur in the database system, it will lead to... Risks requiring accountability or unannounced inspections. which the business did not foresee.
III. Recommendations for Action
To adapt to the new governance mechanisms in 2026, businesses need to pay attention to the following:
- Regular data review: Review all business registration, tax, and labor information on the electronic public service systems. Ensure the accuracy of the electronic data to facilitate remote verification by relevant authorities.
- Establish a rigorous legal compliance process: Ensuring good "legal health" is crucial for being classified as a good compliant entity. This minimizes the risk of surprise inspections and audits, allowing businesses to focus entirely on production and business operations with peace of mind.
- A ready mindset: Ensure that infrastructure and workflows are always ready to provide information and data quickly when requested by the government.