Legal Compliance & Security

Given the nature of its work in surveying, testing, monitoring, geotechnical engineering and supervision consultancy, PSC manages legal requirements throughout all stages, from preparation and field operations to data processing, storage and handover.

In Vietnam, PSC coordinates with project owners, local authorities and relevant government agencies to complete the necessary procedures concerning survey scope, site access rights, surveying and mapping, UAV use, occupational safety, environmental protection, land, existing structures and site security. Professional activities are carried out within the approved scope and in accordance with contractual conditions and applicable laws.

For international projects, PSC complies with host-country laws, relevant international treaties to which both Vietnam and the host country are parties, and the requirements of project owners, international consultants and project contracts. Before mobilization, requirements concerning permits, personnel, equipment, entry into the country, employment, taxation, safety, environmental protection and data transfer are reviewed for each specific location.

LEGAL CONTROL

DATA GOVERNANCE

PSC manages topographic, geological, geotechnical and monitoring data, UAV imagery, LiDAR data, point clouds, maps and project records within the authorized scope and for the defined purposes. Rights to access, copy, transmit, receive, store, release and hand over data are assigned according to responsibilities; information classified as state secrets, trade secrets, personal data or restricted-access data is subject to corresponding controls.

PSC does not disclose project data, transfer it to third parties or use it beyond the scope of work without approval from the authorized party. Cross-border data transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, confidentiality agreements and project contract requirements.

UAV & GEOSPATIAL DATA

For surveys involving UAVs, airborne LiDAR, photogrammetry and aerial imaging, PSC proceeds only after the competent authorities have approved all required permits, flight authorizations and operating conditions. Flight plans are controlled with respect to the survey area, coordinates, altitude, schedule, equipment, operating personnel and purpose of data collection.

For projects in Vietnam and abroad, PSC coordinates with project owners and relevant parties to comply with host-country regulations concerning:

PSC does not conduct aerial surveys or imaging beyond the approved scope, timeframe or purpose, nor does it disclose, transfer or use the acquired imagery and data beyond the contractual scope without authorization.

MARINE SURVEYS

For hydrographic, seabed topographic, marine geophysical and marine geotechnical surveys, PSC complies with the laws, permits, approvals and operating conditions applicable to each area and project.

Before and during surveys, PSC controls the scope, coordinates, survey lines, operating schedule, vessels, equipment, personnel and safety plans to ensure that survey activities remain within the approved scope.

PSC coordinates with the Project Owner and relevant parties to comply with requirements concerning:

PSC does not extend the survey scope, lines, area or duration beyond what has been approved and agreed with the Project Owner without authorization. All data, measurement results, samples and survey deliverables are managed, stored and used in accordance with contractual requirements, applicable laws and project-specific confidentiality requirements.