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3 of 9|Data Protection Board
video 10 min•Board Structure
Tenure
How long do members serve on the Board?
🎯 Learning Objectives
- ▸ Understand the tenure and removal process
Term of Office
The Chairperson and members hold office for a term of 3 to 5 years. The Central Government can remove a member if they become insolvent, are convicted of an offence, or fail to perform their duties.
📖 Glossary
- Tenure
- The period of time for which a person holds a position or office.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Members hold office for a term specified by the government.
- They cannot be removed arbitrarily.
- They must not have any financial conflicts of interest.
📚 Further Reading
- DPDPA Section 20 — 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...