Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview: Establishment of the Data Protection Board of India
This Government Gazette Extraordinary notification announces the establishment of the Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, marking a key milestone in the implementation of India's data privacy framework.
Key Points
- Notification Reference: G.S.R. 844(E) dated November 13, 2025, issued under Section 18 of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
- Constitution: The Central Government establishes the Data Protection Board of India to exercise powers and perform functions under the Act.
- Headquarters: The Board's head office will be located in the National Capital Region of India.
- Effective Date: The Board becomes operational from the date of this publication in the Official Gazette.
- Administrative Details: Authored by Ajit Kumar, Joint Secretary, from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Summary
This gazette notifies the formation of the Data Protection Board of India, the primary regulatory body tasked with overseeing compliance and adjudicating matters under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Its establishment provides the enforcement framework for data protection in India, with immediate implications for data fiduciaries and individuals, and signals the government's commitment to implementing comprehensive data privacy governance.
