Section 19 — Composition

Act 22 of 2023 (DPDP Act 2023) G.S.R. 843(E) In force 13 November 2025 · G.S.R. 843(E)

Composition 19. (1) The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and such number of other Members and as the Central Government may notify. qualifications for (2) The Chairperson and other Members shall be appointed by the Central Government appointment in such manner as may be prescribed. of Chairperson

(3) The Chairperson and other Members shall be a person of ability, integrity and and Members. 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.

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