Challenges in building digital ethics for cadres and civil servants in state administrative agencies in the current context

Abstract

Vietnam is entering a decisive phase of its National Digital Transformation, aimed at enhancing operationalefficiency, improving public service quality, and ensuring transparency in the state administrative system. Alongside these opportunities, however, arise significant challenges concerning the digital ethics of cadresand civil servants. Key issues include the risks of misuse or leakage of sensitive personal data, inappropriate useof public information, administrative decision-making based on algorithms with potential bias, and unprofessional behavior on digital platforms. In this context, ethical, responsible, and integrity-based conduct in the digital environment is no longer theoretical but a critical requirement for maintaining public trust, ensuring business confidence, and safeguarding national security. This article examines the challenges that hinder the establishment and enforcement of digital ethics for cadres and civil servants, and proposesfeasible solutions to promote a modern, efficient, transparent, and accountable digital public administration.