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2 of 9|Data Protection Board
reading 15 min•Board Structure
Appointment
How are Board members selected?
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Understand the selection committee
- ▸ Analyze the independence of the Board
The Process
The Central Government constitutes a Selection Committee to recommend names for the Chairperson and members. This process is designed to ensure that the Board remains independent of political interference.
📖 Glossary
- Selection Committee
- A group of people appointed to evaluate and recommend candidates for a position.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- The Central Government appoints the members.
- There is a Selection Committee involved in the process.
- Members hold office for a fixed term (usually 3-5 years).
📚 Further Reading
- DPDPA Section 19 — Government of India (2023)
Course Author
Shilpi Kulshrestha
Shilpi is a corporate lawyer with over a decade of experience in data protection, company law, and regulatory compliance. She has advised 50+ startups and enterprises on DPDPA readiness, privacy gover...