What is Board?
Definition and meaning from the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Official Definition
The Data Protection Board of India established by the Central Government under section 18.
Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)
Simple Explanation
The official government body that enforces the DPDP Act. Think of it as the regulator that handles complaints, investigates data breaches, and can impose fines on companies that violate the law.
Related Sections in the DPDP Act
Section 18Section 19Section 20Section 21Section 22Section 23Section 24Section 25Section 26Section 27Section 28Section 33Section 34
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