Ministry : Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Not Applicable)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II—Section 3(i)]

A government notification issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, formally establishing the composition of the Data Protection Board of India.

Key Points

• Notification G.S.R. 845 (E) dated November 13, 2025, invokes Section 19(1) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• The Data Protection Board of India is constituted with four members.
• Issued by the Central Government and published by the Controller of Publications.
• Digitally signed by Gorakha Nath Yadava, Joint Secretary, with a certification of due publication.

Summary

This gazette notifies the constitution of the Data Protection Board of India with four members, marking a key operational step under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The notification lends legal authority to the board and signals the commencement of its regulatory functions, which will be critical for enforcing data protection norms across India.