Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
An Act to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the right of individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Chapter 2: Obligations of Data Fiduciary
7 SectionsResponsibilities of those who process data
Chapter 3: Rights and Duties of Data Principal
5 SectionsRights of individuals and their obligations
Chapter 5: Data Protection Board of India
9 SectionsEstablishment and functions of the Board
18Establishment of Board19Composition and qualifications for appointment of Chairperson and Members20Salary, allowances payable to and term of office21Disqualifications for appointment and continuation as Chairperson and Members of Board22Resignation by Members and filling of vacancy23Proceedings of Board24Officers and employees of Board25Members and officers to be public servants26Powers of Chairperson
Chapter 7: Appeal and Alternate Dispute Resolution
4 SectionsAppeals and mediation
Chapter 9: Miscellaneous
10 SectionsMiscellaneous provisions
35Protection of action taken in good faith36Power to call for information37Power of Central Government to issue directions38Consistency with other laws39Bar of jurisdiction40Power to make rules41Laying of rules and certain notifications42Power to amend Schedule43Power to remove difficulties44Amendments to certain Acts