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Sections 18–26: The Data Protection Board
The Data Protection Board of India hears complaints and inquires into breaches. It was established in November 2025. When this page was last reviewed, its chairperson and members had not yet been appointed.
Questions where this section matters
Official text: Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025 (MeitY). The DPDP Rules were notified on 13 November 2025. Consent Manager rules start on 13 November 2026. Most duties, including notice, security, breach reporting, retention, children's data and rights, start on 13 May 2027. A proposal discussed in early 2026 to bring this date forward had not been notified when this page was last reviewed.
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