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DPDP Act 2023 · s. 19 · Ch. VIn force · 13 Nov 2025

Composition and qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and members

Status
In force
In force since
13 Nov 2025G.S.R. 843(E)
Penalty
No separate penalty
Binds
No direct duty on companies

In plain English

The Board has a Chairperson and the number of Members the Government notifies (G.S.R. 845(E) set the number), appointed by the Central Government, with the qualifications and experience the section lists. At least one Member must be an expert in law.

Gazette text · s. 19The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and such number of other Members as the Central Government may notify.
  1. (1)
    The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and such number of other Members as the Central Government may notify.
  2. (2)
    The Chairperson and other Members shall be appointed by the Central Government in such manner as may be prescribed.
  3. (3)
    The Chairperson and other Members shall be a person of ability, integrity and standing who possesses special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of data governance, administration or implementation of laws related to social or consumer protection, dispute resolution, information and communication technology, digital economy, law, regulation or techno-regulation, or in any other field which in the opinion of the Central Government may be useful to the Board, and at least one among them shall be an expert in the field of law.

Source: Gazette of India, Act No. 22 of 2023, 11 Aug 2023 (MeitY copy)

Sources: Gazette of India, Act No. 22 of 2023, 11 Aug 2023 (MeitY copy); DPDP Act 2023, s. 19; G.S.R. 845(E), 13 Nov 2025 · Change log

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