Chapter V: Data Protection Board of India

Section 24: Officers and employees of Board

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Simple Explanation

Section 24 allows the Board to build its administrative team: • Appointment Power: The Board can appoint officers and employees needed to perform its functions. • Government Approval: Such appointments require prior approval from the Central Government. • Terms: Their service conditions are as prescribed by rules. This enables the Board to hire staff, investigators, technical experts, and administrative personnel.

Key Points

  • ✓Board can appoint officers and employees
  • ✓Requires Central Government approval
  • ✓Terms and conditions prescribed by rules
  • ✓Needed for efficient discharge of Board functions

Official Text (Summary)

The Board may, with previous approval of the Central Government, appoint such officers and employees as necessary for efficient discharge of its functions, on terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023), Ministry of Law and Justice.

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I. PreliminaryII. Obligations of Data FiduciaryIII. Rights and Duties of Data PrincipalIV. Special ProvisionsV. Data Protection Board of IndiaVI. Powers, Functions and Procedure to be Followed by BoardVII. Appeal and Alternate Dispute ResolutionVIII. Penalties and AdjudicationIX. Miscellaneous

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