The Authority of Information Technology Application is a ministerial unit which performs the advisory and regularoty functions over the IT applications including IT application in state owned agencies, enterprises and community.

The Authority of Information Technology Application shall have its legal status, own seal and accounts in accordance with the provision of law, its head quarter is located in Hanoi.The Authority of Information Technology Application has its tasks and powers according to Decision 958/QD-TTg dated 12 June 2015 prescribing the functions, duties, powers and organizational structure of the Authority of Information Technology Application.